Little puppies grow up! This is how dogs change their teeth
Puppies are known to bite a lot. This chewing behavior increases again during the exchange period. But how do teeth changes in dogs work?
You can read more about it in this blog.
Dogs teeth
When your puppy is 3 weeks old, the first teeth will start to come through. The milk teeth are complete around 3 months. Your little four-legged friend then has 12 front teeth, 4 canines and 12 small teeth. Changing to adult teeth starts from 4 months. It is the turn of the front teeth first, followed by the small molars and canines. The permanent large molars also come through. At around 6 months, your pup's teeth will consist of 12 front teeth, 4 canines, 16 small teeth, and 8 to 12 large teeth.
Is your dog 6 months old and wondering when you can hand over all those baby teeth to the tooth fairy? Then we must unfortunately disappoint you. Usually dogs just swallow their baby teeth as soon as they fall out.
Problems changing puppy teeth
What do you notice of the change
During the change period, puppies have an extra tendency to chew and bite. A special teether - which you can put in the fridge beforehand - helps to control this behavior. Prevent your dog from finding it normal to bite your hands. Sometimes puppies also suffer from diarrhea and produce more saliva. This is harmless.
In dogs with standing ears you sometimes see that they temporarily hang during the change. This is because your pup needs calcium to make the new teeth. Good food contains enough calcium to support this process.
Usually the changing of teeth in puppies goes well by itself. The only problems that occur are milk elements that do not fall out by themselves, too many or too few adult teeth and an abnormal position of the jaws. Smaller breeds, such as Shih-Tzu and Yorkshire Terriers are relatively more likely to have dental problems while switching. If you are unsure whether something is not right, definitely visit the vet for a dental check-up. This way you prevent nasty inflammation.
Toothbrushing?
During the change it is smart to let your dog get used to dental care. This will make it easier to brush the permanent teeth, but be careful and do not use a toothbrush yet. Simply lifting the lips, testing the dog toothpaste and checking the teeth with your finger is enough.
In terms of food, the best option is to give your puppy special food for growing dogs.
In the range of Fokker you will find puppy chunks for small, medium and large breeds.
Do you have questions about the food that best suits your dog?
Use our Nutrition Guide or ask us the question via the contact form! We are happy to help you.
Little puppies grow up! This is how dogs change their teeth
Puppies are known to bite a lot. This chewing behavior increases again during the exchange period. But how do teeth changes in dogs work?
You can read more about it in this blog.
Dogs teeth
When your puppy is 3 weeks old, the first teeth will start to come through. The milk teeth are complete around 3 months. Your little four-legged friend then has 12 front teeth, 4 canines and 12 small teeth. Changing to adult teeth starts from 4 months. It is the turn of the front teeth first, followed by the small molars and canines. The permanent large molars also come through. At around 6 months, your pup's teeth will consist of 12 front teeth, 4 canines, 16 small teeth, and 8 to 12 large teeth.
Is your dog 6 months old and wondering when you can hand over all those baby teeth to the tooth fairy? Then we must unfortunately disappoint you. Usually dogs just swallow their baby teeth as soon as they fall out.
Problems changing puppy teeth
What do you notice of the change
During the change period, puppies have an extra tendency to chew and bite. A special teether - which you can put in the fridge beforehand - helps to control this behavior. Prevent your dog from finding it normal to bite your hands. Sometimes puppies also suffer from diarrhea and produce more saliva. This is harmless.
In dogs with standing ears you sometimes see that they temporarily hang during the change. This is because your pup needs calcium to make the new teeth. Good food contains enough calcium to support this process.
Usually the changing of teeth in puppies goes well by itself. The only problems that occur are milk elements that do not fall out by themselves, too many or too few adult teeth and an abnormal position of the jaws. Smaller breeds, such as Shih-Tzu and Yorkshire Terriers are relatively more likely to have dental problems while switching. If you are unsure whether something is not right, definitely visit the vet for a dental check-up. This way you prevent nasty inflammation.
Toothbrushing?
During the change it is smart to let your dog get used to dental care. This will make it easier to brush the permanent teeth, but be careful and do not use a toothbrush yet. Simply lifting the lips, testing the dog toothpaste and checking the teeth with your finger is enough.
In terms of food, the best option is to give your puppy special food for growing dogs.
In the range of Fokker you will find puppy chunks for small, medium and large breeds.
Do you have questions about the food that best suits your dog?
Use our Nutrition Guide or ask us the question via the contact form! We are happy to help you.
