Kitten Canine Teeth Not Falling Out

Your veterinary health care team can help you determine the best products and methods of dental care for your kitten.

Kitten canine teeth not falling out. These retained teeth are usually removed to prevent further dental issues or infections or to ensure the adult teeth come in without obstructions. The ideal time to begin brushing a kitten s teeth is when you first bring them home before the discomfort of teething begins. As teeth erupt and others fall out it is natural that there is a little bleeding. You may have noticed your cat chewing on things more lately and that s part of what kittens do to help their loose baby teeth fall out.

Also please do not panic if you find a little blood here and there. A healthy mouth depends on healthy teeth. It can also be comforting to sore gums believe it or not. Spotting missing teeth in your kitten s mouth and finding small sharp kitten teeth around the house is definitely a good sign that your kitten is going through teething.

If a cat does not lose his baby teeth especially his canine teeth he has a condition called retained deciduous teeth which means the teeth are retained in the cat blocking the adult teeth from growing normally. However if your kitten is bleeding too much or too frequently you should have your. During the brief period when the baby teeth are falling out and the permanent teeth are erupting it is recommended that you take a break from brushing. These can cause problems such as early decay due to food being trapped between the teeth and forming plaque.

By 5 months all the canine teeth fangs are in and by 6 months all the adult premolars the teeth just behind the fangs have erupted. Don t worry it usually stops after some time on its own. Any retained teeth should be removed in order to prevent breakage or even infection of other teeth. If your vet elects to remove these teeth it is usually done at the same time of the spay and neuter appointment.

If you notice this in your kitten please let your veterinarian know.