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Bruise · 03-29-2008, 07:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I am wondering about my Yorkie's baby teeth. He is almost 9 months old and still has double bottom canines. They have been like this for a couple months. By what age should these fall out, and if they dont then what age should they be removed?

Thank you!

Jen

Nancy1999 · 03-29-2008, 08:08 PM

Yorkies don't always lose their teeth on their own. If you don't remove the milk teeth, it can cause permanent teeth to grow in improperly and become decayed because food gets trapped in the two rows of teeth. This can lead to serious infection. Most people have the teeth removed when their dog is neutered, usually around 6 months because this is usally done under antithesis.

Nancy1999 · 03-29-2008, 08:10 PM

Oh, I just noticed your new here. Welcome to YT.

Nancy1999 · 03-29-2008, 08:10 PM

Oh, I just noticed your new here. Welcome to YT.
Woops.

melanie daley · 03-29-2008, 08:34 PM

Roxi had to have 15 teeth removed! she only lost like 4 baby teeth.. So she basically had two complete sets... And I had her baby teeth pulled at the same time as the neutering.... she was 71/2 months at the time of the surgery...
And welcome to
YT!!

dagibbie · 04-03-2008, 05:20 PM

My furbaby has lost about 5 with the adult teeth coming in strong. Did they remove the molars also? I have been thinking about going to the vet to have the fix and teeth done at the same time. Should I wait until more adult teeth have come in before I have them removed? Aside from chewing a bit more, they do not seem to bother him much.

YorkieAunt · 04-03-2008, 05:23 PM

Welcome to YT! Tessa is going in next week to be spayed and she is having her teeth (2X) pulled at the same time. She is just over 6mths now.

Lula168 · 04-04-2008, 05:26 AM

My Lula is getting spayed and teeth pulled as i type!

She also has almost ALL of her baby teeth and her "fangs" as I call them are growing on top of each other and she has two rows of her incisors one in front of the other. The vet said that as she is under the hygenist will take out as many as possible (2-3 minutes per tooth) but they are not keeping her under any longer than they have to so she will most likely keep some baby teeth for now. If she doesnt lose them on her own will have to go under again.

Any advice on toys or treats that may help her chew more and lose them??

RebelBelle · 04-04-2008, 06:17 AM

My Jamie just had 10 teeth pulled and was neutered on Wednesday. He chewed and tugged on every toy and treat known to man to help him lose them on his own and they just weren't coming out so they pulled them while he was already under anesthesia for his neuter.

Jeri Cunningham · 04-04-2008, 06:36 AM

Out of 5 Yorkies I had three that needed teeth pulled. It is very commom for Yorkies to need baby teeth pulled.

jeanietoo · 04-04-2008, 08:11 AM

I wouldn't wait any longer. The longer they're in there the more chance of decay.

03-29-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
Bruise YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 3	Baby Teeth Hi everyone, I am wondering about my Yorkie's baby teeth. He is almost 9 months old and still has double bottom canines. They have been like this for a couple months. By what age should these fall out, and if they dont then what age should they be removed? Thank you! Jen

03-29-2008, 08:08 PM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Yorkies don't always lose their teeth on their own. If you don't remove the milk teeth, it can cause permanent teeth to grow in improperly and become decayed because food gets trapped in the two rows of teeth. This can lead to serious infection. Most people have the teeth removed when their dog is neutered, usually around 6 months because this is usally done under antithesis. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-29-2008, 08:10 PM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Oh, I just noticed your new here. Welcome to YT. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-29-2008, 08:10 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Oh, I just noticed your new here. Welcome to YT. Woops. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 03-29-2008 at 08:12 PM.

03-29-2008, 08:34 PM	#5
melanie daley Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belmont Shore SoCal Posts: 852	Roxi had to have 15 teeth removed! she only lost like 4 baby teeth.. So she basically had two complete sets... And I had her baby teeth pulled at the same time as the neutering.... she was 71/2 months at the time of the surgery... And welcome to YT!! __________________ Melanie Roxi & Rocco

04-03-2008, 05:20 PM	#6
dagibbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 170	My furbaby has lost about 5 with the adult teeth coming in strong. Did they remove the molars also? I have been thinking about going to the vet to have the fix and teeth done at the same time. Should I wait until more adult teeth have come in before I have them removed? Aside from chewing a bit more, they do not seem to bother him much.

04-03-2008, 05:23 PM	#7
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 622	Welcome to YT! Tessa is going in next week to be spayed and she is having her teeth (2X) pulled at the same time. She is just over 6mths now. __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

04-04-2008, 05:26 AM	#8
Lula168 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 62	My Lula is getting spayed and teeth pulled as i type! She also has almost ALL of her baby teeth and her "fangs" as I call them are growing on top of each other and she has two rows of her incisors one in front of the other. The vet said that as she is under the hygenist will take out as many as possible (2-3 minutes per tooth) but they are not keeping her under any longer than they have to so she will most likely keep some baby teeth for now. If she doesnt lose them on her own will have to go under again. Any advice on toys or treats that may help her chew more and lose them??

04-04-2008, 06:17 AM	#9
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	My Jamie just had 10 teeth pulled and was neutered on Wednesday. He chewed and tugged on every toy and treat known to man to help him lose them on his own and they just weren't coming out so they pulled them while he was already under anesthesia for his neuter. __________________ Misty & Jamie

04-04-2008, 06:36 AM	#10
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Out of 5 Yorkies I had three that needed teeth pulled. It is very commom for Yorkies to need baby teeth pulled. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

04-04-2008, 08:11 AM	#11
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	I wouldn't wait any longer. The longer they're in there the more chance of decay.