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02-22-2005, 08:25 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| concerned about teeth and gums Maybe i am just worrying too much. I have been checking my puppies gums and teeth a lot lately and i have noticed that he has lost atleast 4 teeth that i can see. But i noticed around his front top and bottom teeth his gums are a little darker then the sides. When i really pull his lip up, i notice the top of his gums are pink . He is not acting strange or differently. Everything about him is normal. i brush his teeth and i also give him dentatreat with his food ( which is dry food). He also chews on booda bimple bones and many other things to help keep his teeth clean and to help out with the teething. He has very strong teeth and jaws and if my hands could talk they would surely tell you that (LOL).If anyone knows anything about this or have experienced this, please give me some advise before i worry myself to death.Thanks so much!!!
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02-22-2005, 08:26 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| oh yeah, my puppy will be 5 months old on March 1 and i am hoping that this is part of the teething stage.
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02-23-2005, 06:12 PM | #3 |
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| He could just be losing his baby teeth, but if you are really concerned take him to your vet. Yorkies do need to have they're teeth cleaned by a vet at least twice a year. Smaller dogs are more prone to teeth and gum problems in life. I have my Yorkie's teeth cleaned twice a year, along with daily brushings and he get's a Greenie (which is THE magic word with Boucner) 3 times a week which is very good for dental health.
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02-23-2005, 06:56 PM | #4 |
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| Your puppies tooth loss is normal and I am not too familiar with the "darker" gum areas as you described. On your pups next vet visit I would just ask about it.
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