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Originally Posted by Remy Martin  I have a 7 month old yorkie. He is 3 pounds 6 oz, I have never had a small dog before. I have always had golden retrievers and other breeds of similar size. When I was researching yorkie's I read about " teeth" problems but I thought they meant that I had to brush his teeth, so I started doing that first week I had him to get him used to that. What I wasn't prepared for is that he has 2 of everything in his mouth like a shark! He has lost 1 baby tooth and all the adult teeth don't seem to be pushing the baby ones out!!!!
Do I have to get them all pulled, I'm worried about him....... |
Yorkies are notorious for not loosing their baby teeth on their own. Usually, they will lose most of them by 8 months of age (so hang in there a little longer). The ones they really have a tough time with are the canines (I think because of the deeper roots).
Just make sure you continue to brush as you are doing because they do have a tendency to have bad teeth and gum disease. With an extra row of teeth to trap food, brushing is especially important.
If at 8 or 9 months, your pup still hasn't lost all his baby teeth, you will need to get them pulled, yes. My Mandie held onto her top canines. She will be getting them pulled next week. I waited until she was a year old so I would feel more comfy with her size and going under the anesthesia.