Puppy is almost 5 mo yhs old and fang tooth fell out while playing rough with other dog. How do I know if it's puppy tooth or adult tooth or if the root broke?

Updated On November 29th, 2021

Pet's info: Dog | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Female | 4 months and 24 days old

Image profile

Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

This question includes photos that may contain sensitive content. Click to view.

View more to consider that the photos may include sensitive content.

Canine (fang) teeth usually erupt between 5-6 months of age. Since Daisy is not quite 5 months old yet, the chance of her having a fully erupted adult canine tooth is quite slim. The tooth in the picture looks much more like a baby tooth than an impressively large adult canine tooth in a dog her size. With that said, I'd still recommend having your vet perform a full oral exam on Daisy during her next visit. They may also recommend taking dental x-rays to be sure that the full tooth root came out, as retained roots can be problematic. Odds are good that her tooth was already just a little bit loose and this rough playing just sped up the process. It's always better to be safe than sorry!

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Other Answers

See More Answers
image

Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Filed Under

Sponsored