Yorkie Teeth!

[Vinnie's Mom]

What is it with Yorkies and baby teeth? I brush Vinnie's teeth everyday but there is no getting even a look at those pearly whites, stubborn little guy. So today while he was napping on me he yawned and I thought, wow, my dog has two rows of teeth on top. Is this normal??? I saw another post with a lot of replies about getting baby teeth pulled, but wow,6 and 7 at a time? What gives with Yorkie teeth?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

What is it with Yorkies and baby teeth? I brush Vinnie's teeth everyday but there is no getting even a look at those pearly whites, stubborn little guy. So today while he was napping on me he yawned and I thought, wow, my dog has two rows of teeth on top. Is this normal??? I saw another post with a lot of replies about getting baby teeth pulled, but wow,6 and 7 at a time? What gives with Yorkie teeth?

Pretty normal, how old is he? If his adult canines are in, time to see the vet for dental work. Can ruin a bite if you wait too long..

[Vinnie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Pretty normal, how old is he? If his adult canines are in, time to see the vet for dental work. Can ruin a bite if you wait too long..

He's 5 months old. I can't believe this is normal? How odd?

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

What is it with Yorkies and baby teeth? I brush Vinnie's teeth everyday but there is no getting even a look at those pearly whites, stubborn little guy. So today while he was napping on me he yawned and I thought, wow, my dog has two rows of teeth on top. Is this normal??? I saw another post with a lot of replies about getting baby teeth pulled, but wow,6 and 7 at a time? What gives with Yorkie teeth?

its not just yorkies, it usually occurs in lots of small breeds. their mouths are just so small and cramped so it usual for them to have to have teeth pulled.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

He's 5 months old. I can't believe this is normal? How odd?

you can have the vet pull them when he goes in to get neutered since he is still young

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

He's 5 months old. I can't believe this is normal? How odd?

Not odd at all, some will double row them, some will only retain a few.....If you're planning on nuetering have it done at the same time.

[Vinnie's Mom]

Originally Posted by kalina82

you can have the vet pull them when he goes in to get neutered since he is still young

My vet recommends neutering at 7 months, it's ok to wait till then to address the teeth?

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

My vet recommends neutering at 7 months, it's ok to wait till then to address the teeth?

Yes Chachi was neutered at 7 months and thats when his teeth were pulled

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

My vet recommends neutering at 7 months, it's ok to wait till then to address the teeth?

Wiggle them around, if he'll let you, some will fall out on their own, the other's can wait until nuetering time, that is unless you begin seeing his bite go off....then I wouldn't wait.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Vinnie's Mom

My vet recommends neutering at 7 months, it's ok to wait till then to address the teeth?

yup, shouldnt be a problem

[Katydid]

My Boy had 12 teeth pulled tuesday when he was neutered. He did great came home 4 hours later. doing great.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Bobbi had 7 pulled Tues. He did fantastic. His breath doesn't stink anymore.......I am so happy for him and I

[Potter]

Siu Pao's baby teeth was pulled today, a total of 4 baby canines. He is 9++ months and its about time to get them out. The roots of the canine baby teeth were really deep I don't think they'd ever come out on their own.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by Potter

Siu Pao's baby teeth was pulled today, a total of 4 baby canines. He is 9++ months and its about time to get them out. The roots of the canine baby teeth were really deep I don't think they'd ever come out on their own.

You aren't kidding...........look at Bobbi's........they are freaky!

[Potter]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

You aren't kidding...........look at Bobbi's........they are freaky!

Wow Jessy 7 is quite a number hehe. I also took Siu Pao's teeth home and the vet tech gave me a weird look when I requested them haha. They didn't even bother to clean them before giving it to me..I will post them after I take some good pictures heheheh. When I take a close look, I can see all the flesh stuck on it...eeeewww