Teething stages for puppies

[RachelandSadie]

I'm needed a brief overview of the different teething stages a puppy goes through. Right now she's 7 weeks and it seems like she might have gotten a few new teeth overnight last night. Could that be possible? When will she have all her teeth in and not just gums? Do they get baby teeth first and then adult teeth later just like human babies?

Any information you can find for me would be great.

Thanks,
Rachel and Toothy Sadie

[chachi]

It is very normal to notice new baby teeth at that age. They should all be in by 10-12 weeks. Then 4 -6 months they lose at least their first tooth maybe more. They will colntinue to lose teeth. Sometimes all the baby teeth dont come out and adult teeth come in with the baby teeth still there forming a double row of teeth. A vet then needs to take the baby teeth out so food and plaque doesnt get inbetween the teeth and cause problems. Also if the baby teeth havent came out by 1 yr old they need to be removed. Most people just have the vet remove any baby teeth that are left at the time of the spay/neuter so their yorkie doesnt have to go through anesthia twice.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by chachi

It is very normal to notice new baby teeth at that age. They should all be in by 10-12 weeks. Then 4 -6 months they lose at least their first tooth maybe more. They will colntinue to lose teeth. Sometimes all the baby teeth dont come out and adult teeth come in with the baby teeth still there forming a double row of teeth. A vet then needs to take the baby teeth out so food and plaque doesnt get inbetween the teeth and cause problems. Also if the baby teeth havent came out by 1 yr old they need to be removed. Most people just have the vet remove any baby teeth that are left at the time of the spay/neuter so their yorkie doesnt have to go through anesthia twice.

Good post!

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by chachi

It is very normal to notice new baby teeth at that age. They should all be in by 10-12 weeks. Then 4 -6 months they lose at least their first tooth maybe more. They will colntinue to lose teeth. Sometimes all the baby teeth dont come out and adult teeth come in with the baby teeth still there forming a double row of teeth. A vet then needs to take the baby teeth out so food and plaque doesnt get inbetween the teeth and cause problems. Also if the baby teeth havent came out by 1 yr old they need to be removed. Most people just have the vet remove any baby teeth that are left at the time of the spay/neuter so their yorkie doesnt have to go through anesthia twice.

thanks that's exactly what i needed to know, we're really excited about seeing her new teeth come in, just like a human baby does, but we wanted to make sure it was supposed to be happening.