My Jack Russell has a really bad underbite where a few of his teeth on his bottem jaw completely stick out. I don't know whyit does that, we never played or pulled roughly with his toys. But now one tooth appears to be loose. He is about 5 years old. What should we do about that tooth, I'm afraid that it might start hurting him when he eats or plays. Can you remove dog teeth?
2006-11-10 10:14:23 · 9 answers · asked by mbenitez6383 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, dog teeth can definitely be extracted like human teeth. You should bring your dog to a veterinarian to have his mouth examined. Loose teeth can be very painful and if the ones in front appear unhealthy then the ones in the back of his mouth probably are too. Periodontal disease can lead to other health problems and even effect their hearts, so it is a good idea to have his mouth examined and if necessary have his teeth cleaned and have any loose or broken ones removed. You can search on the internet for a veterinarian local to you who performs dental cleanings.
2006-11-10 10:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by zoethezombie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your dog? They do lose puppy teeth. Older dogs lose teeth to especially outside dogs that chew on and eat whatever. Obviously those don't return. If you have a younger dog though thats past the puppy stage a losing a tooth could be a sign of poor diet or a disorder.
2016-05-22 03:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a vet as soon as possible. If the tooth comes out the root may become infected and an infection in the mouth can travel through the bloodstream and infect other internal organs. This is why oral hygiene is so important not just for humans but for dogs as well.
Please have your dog see a vet as soon as possible.
2006-11-10 10:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by kismetsguardian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it could me that it chewed something really hard. You should call a vet though your dog should be ok. Your dog might have to much teeth tartar and got loose.
2006-11-10 10:58:24 · answer #4 · answered by sillyup2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet and see what he or she recommends. Vets do sometimes pull dog's teeth or do alternative things to correct the problem.
2006-11-10 10:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't really know the answer to the question, but if the tooth falls out put it under your pillow and the tooth fairy might leave you some money
2006-11-10 10:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by manc red 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe you should go to a vet because if it was a puppy that would be normal but a 5 year old is probably a gum disease
2006-11-10 10:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call you vet and ask. The phone call is free. They'll tell you if you should come in.
2006-11-10 10:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea
take him to the vet and let them pull it out
2006-11-10 10:24:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋