Teeth loss in dogs may be caused by tooth replacement, calcium deficiency, external injury, oral disease, old age, etc. First of all, if the dog is in the teething period or in old age, tooth loss is normal and the owner does not need to worry too much. Secondly, if the tooth loss is abnormal and the dog has other symptoms of discomfort, such as listlessness, loss of appetite, etc., then it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then treat it symptomatically according to the examination results to avoid causing other problems. Looseness of teeth.

1. Teeth replacement

Generally, dogs will start to lose their teeth at about 3-4 months, and it will take about eight months for all deciduous teeth to be replaced by permanent teeth, so if the dog is older, If it is small, it may be teeth replacement, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. Because dogs will grind their teeth when their teeth are changing, owners can buy some teething sticks or teething toys for them to consume their energy and prevent them from chewing up furniture or appliances at home.

2. Calcium deficiency

Because the main component of dog teeth is calcium, when a dog is deficient in calcium, the teeth will soften and fall off. In this case, you need to take your dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time and choose appropriate calcium tablets or other treatments.

3. External injuries

Dogs are more lively and active by nature. At this time, if they are injured by external forces, such as falls, bruises, accidentally eating too hard food, etc. , which can easily lead to tooth loss. If this is the case, the owner needs to pay attention to whether the dog's teeth have fallen out completely and whether there is bleeding in the dog's mouth. If the teeth have not fallen out completely or the bleeding cannot be stopped, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital for treatment in time. Extract teeth or stop bleeding. If no other tissue is damaged, the tooth will grow back.

4. Oral diseases

If the dog is neither in the period of changing teeth nor has it been harmed by external forces, and has a relatively balanced diet, but still loses teeth, it is very serious. It may be that the dog has some oral diseases, such as dental calculus, gingivitis and periodontitis, etc., which prevents the teeth from surviving firmly in the oral cavity. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then provide symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.

5. Too old

Usually, dogs’ teeth will begin to loosen and fall out when they are about 8 to 10 years old. Therefore, if the dog is already older, As you get older, losing teeth at this time is a normal physiological phenomenon. In order to allow the dog to eat normally, the owner needs to give special care during this period and soak the dog's dog food until it is soft.After feeding, you need to feed calcium-rich foods and ensure balanced nutritional intake.