7-8 year old chihuahua lost a tooth, others are loose!?

Question

I adopted my buddy about 6 years ago from the SPCA. The other day I noticed that he had lost one of his bottom teeth and that one on the top was loose and some on the bottom. He's still young I would like to think!! We don't have a lot of money to spend at the vet so I hope it's not too serious....WHAT COULD IT BE?

Answer 1

Your dog has peridontal disease and needs to see a vet for treatment. He will probably need the loose tooth removed and the rest scaled and cleaned. Infected teeth and gums can lead to other major health problems so it is well worth getting this fixed now.

To avoid this in the future feed your dog raw meaty bones every day.These will clean the teeth, massage his gums and act as dental floss. 80% of dogs fed commercial food develop peridontal disease by the age of three.

Answer 2

Take her to the vet. It could be several different things, but loose teeth is a sign of periodontal disease. Does she get regular dental care? It is something that a lot of people don't think about until they see symptoms. I made this mistake with my corgi mix. I did not have his teeth cleaned until he was 7 or 8 years old. His breath was worse than my other dog who was older than him. Low and behold, the corgi mix had periodontal disease that was pretty far gone. He lived to be 15, but had to have his teeth cleaned every year along with tooth extractions. Poor thing ended up having a total of 15 teeth pulled and it was all my fault for neglecting dental care for my dog. My other dog only had her teeth cleaned that one time and never had a dental issue again. I now have an 8 month old puppy who is a dachshund/corgi mix and I brush his teeth about once a week. Some breeds are more susceptible to oral problems than other breeds. Dachshunds and corgis are both known for it so I have to be diligent in his dental hygiene.

Answer 3

It sounds like periodontal disease. Get his teeth cleaned and feed him a raw or BARF diet.(bones and raw food or Biologically appropriate raw food) The meat flosses his teeth and the bones with scrape plaque and gunk off. My vet is always amazed at how white my dog's teeth are, and so is everyone else. This diet is also very healthy for your dog and can give him a longer healthier life.

Visit www.rawdogranch.com to find out how much and what to feed in a raw diet.

Answer 4

YOu really should take her in for a dentistry workup at eh vets.
My moms dog ( chihuahua) just ended up with a severe tooth infection and it ended up colsting her $500 the infection went into the eye nerve and caused eye problems.
a regular dentistry in my area is on'y $45.
If you don't have that much money see if the vet will work with you.
Good luck

Answer 5

Unfortunately these Little dog can sometimes loose their teeth when older due to gum disease.

The only one to tell you how bad it is. is your vet. I'd have him seen pretty soon

Answer 6

He needs to really see a vet. Call and talk to your vet and if he wants to see him..ask about a payment plan to pay for it..Most vets are open to this..Good Luck to you and your buddy.

Answer 7

It sounds like your pup has an advanced case of Periodontal Disease. You really should visit the vet in order to try to save the teeth.
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Answer 8

That is very common with Toy Breeds. As long as he can eat and doesn't seem to be in pain he should be fine. The next time you go to the vet make sure they check his teeth. All the best;~)

Answer 9

i am worried to have my Runt put to sleep for dental work... altho not like major surgery ..3 lb chihuahua with bottom front teeth loose... after reading all the comments to other dogs.. i guess it was my answer .. Runt goes to dentist in morning,, i'll keep her appointment.. thanks everyone