On the surface, missing teeth may not appear to be a problem in cats and dogs. But, under the surface, bone cysts or abscesses can form causing long term problems.
Dogs and cats should have all their teeth showing by 6 months of age.
How many teeth are they supposed to have?
Dogs: 42 permanent teeth
Cats: 30 permanent teeth
You local vet can schedule dental x-rays to determine whether a tooth is truly missing or whether it lies under the surface of the gum.
It's always best to get these investigated early rather than wait for a more serious problem to occur.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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