He is only about 7 to 8 months old, and eats both dry and wet food.
I recently found one of his teeth, and noticed he doesn't have canine's (also known as "fangs") on either side of his bottom jaw.
Should I be concerned or were they just baby teeth that will grow back?
And does this affect his ability to eat?
2007-10-13 18:41:03 · 8 answers · asked by Jahs 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Baby teeth do have to come out for the new ones to grow in. Sometimes you can see the new tooth sliding in next to the old one, but usually they fall out unnoticed or even get swallowed by the kitten.
For baby teeth, it's normal. Once he has his adult teeth in, though, loosing one can be a warning that there's possibly mouth problems, his teeth should be checked every vet visit.
Even toothless cats can eat, don't worry.
2007-10-14 18:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats normally loose baby teeth at around 3 months of age so it is abnormal for an 8 month old cat to loose teeth. When baby teeth are lost the adult teeth are visible pushing through so the cat does not appear to be without teeth. If your cat is 8 months old and has lost teeth then this is worrying and not normal. There is an autoimmune disease in cats which causes them to loose teeth and can develop into a generalised problem with the inside of the mouth including ulcers and difficulties eating. Cats have also been known to unexpectedly loose teeth when they have facial tumours growing in their jaws. You should seek veterinary advice.
2007-10-14 00:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by fordicus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries! Baby teeth...he may not eat as much dry food while teething but will be back to normal ASAP. Save the Vet bill.
2007-10-13 18:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by hugsnkisses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not unusual for older cats to lose teeth, especially the small ones in the front. That's because they are not deeply rooted and can fall out. It's not at uncommon to see all those teeth missing in elderly cats. However, in the case of your cat, he is a bit old to be losing baby teeth. Could he be a bit younger than you think he is? That's because it sounds to me like he is losing those teeth because they are baby teeth and new ones are growing in.
2007-10-13 18:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like baby teeth, but that's a little old to lose them. Check with your vet.
2007-10-13 18:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by Animal girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just baby teeth, they'll grow back soon,
this probably will effect his ability to eat, id give him a little bit more wet food for now, but no concerns
2007-10-13 18:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they don't start growing back then take him to a vet he's a baby so this will useally happen i wouldn't be to worried it's like humans when we lose one of our front teeth we usally lose the other sometime after
2007-10-13 19:01:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take him to a vet to get a check up that doesn't happen normally!
2007-10-13 18:45:34 · answer #8 · answered by sugar_baby_sweetness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋