My 23 week old Yorkshrie Terrier puppy is teething at the moment. I have noticed that on his bottom jaw he has a fang on each side with a new one growing on the inside of each. Will the new ones push the existing ones out or should I take him to my vet?
Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:
December 02nd, 2008 at 07:17 AM
The baby teeth should fall out and the adults will take over. If in 2 months that does not happen they can easily be removed under anesthesia
User says:
December 03rd, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Thanks for your response - hopefully his teeth will soon sort themselves out. It is shame he is suffering because he is such a lovely lively little thing. I have one more question please. When I bought Oscar at 8 weeks old, the breeder was feeding him on tinned puppy food so I carried on. He loved it until about 3 weeks ago. I tried varous other tinned puppy food but he wasn't interested so I tried him on dried puppy food which he seemed to like. However, over the past few days, since he started teething, he has gone off this as well. He only picks at it now even if I moisten it. Can you recommend something for me to feed him on until he has finished teething. He is still very active and playful. He does eat a little but not as much as he has done. Than you
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