{"id":2763,"date":"2021-02-01T19:20:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T19:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/hoschton\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2022-07-05T19:21:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:21:25","slug":"understanding-the-puppy-teething-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/hoschton\/blog\/2021\/02\/01\/understanding-the-puppy-teething-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Puppy Teething Process"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have a <\/span> new puppy? Aside from protecting the sofa legs from your puppy\u2019s incessant chewing, there\u2019s not a whole lot to do while your little Fido is going through the teething process. Knowing the details of teething is a good idea, though. That way, you know what to expect and when.  <\/p>\n


Newborn Puppies <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Just like human babies, puppies are born toothless. They really don\u2019t need them at this stage, after all\u2014little Fido will nurse from his mother until he\u2019s weaned. If the mother isn\u2019t available, puppies can be bottle fed. <\/span> <\/p>\n


2-3 Weeks of Age <\/span> <\/h2>\n

At around two or three weeks of age, your puppy\u2019s baby teeth will start coming out of his gums. The smaller front teeth, called the incisors, are usually the first ones to appear. Little Fido\u2019s canine teeth will follow. These are the four long fangs. The premolars are the last to arrive. They come in behind the canines, at the back of the mouth. When it\u2019s all said and done, your puppy will have 28 baby teeth. These are known medically as the deciduous teeth, but are often referred to as the \u201cmilk teeth.\u201d  <\/span> <\/p>\n


6 Weeks of Age <\/span> <\/h2>\n

By the time little Fido is about six weeks old, all 28 baby teeth will probably have come in. Around this time, your pup will be in the process of getting weaned off of his mother\u2019s milk or formula, and begin eating solid puppy food. If you\u2019ve chosen a puppy from a litter, it\u2019s getting close to the time for you to bring him home! <\/span> <\/p>\n


3-4 Months of Age <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Around the 12- to 16-week mark, little Fido\u2019s baby teeth will start falling out. The adult teeth come in and simply push the milk teeth out of the way. You may occasionally see a baby tooth on the floor or by your puppy\u2019s water or food bowls. Most often, though, litte Fido simply swallows the baby teeth as they come out.  <\/span> <\/p>\n


6 Months and Older <\/span> <\/h2>\n

By the time your dog is six months old, all 28 baby teeth will likely have been replaced by 42 adult teeth. Not-so-little Fido will now have molars in addition to premolars, which are the largest teeth at the back of the mouth that help with chewing and mashing food.  <\/span> <\/p>\n


Do you have questions about your puppy\u2019s teething? We\u2019re here to help. Call your vet clinic today. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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