The loss of the dog's teeth will not directly affect the length of the dog's lifespan, so the owner does not need to worry too much. If a dog loses teeth, it is considered to be caused by tooth replacement, trauma, calcium deficiency, gingivitis and other causes. If the dog is in the dental replacement phase, it is normal to lose teeth. If it is abnormal tooth loss, the dog still has symptoms such as loss of appetite and fatigue. The owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time and treat it according to the examination results to avoid causing other teeth to loosen.
What are the reasons for dogs to lose their teeth:
1. Teeth replacement
Dogs may lose teeth at 3 to 4 months, indicating that the dog is in the tooth replacement period, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and will not affect physical health.
2. Trauma
Consider that the teeth are damaged by external forces, such as falling, hitting, eating too hard food, etc., which may cause teeth to fall. If this happens, you should pay attention to whether the dog's teeth are completely lost. If the teeth are not completely lost, you should take the dog to the hospital for tooth extraction in time. If no other tissue is damaged during the extraction process, the teeth will grow again.
3. Calcium deficiency
The main component of teeth is calcium. If the dog consumes insufficient calcium, it may cause calcium deficiency in the body, causing teeth to soften and fall off. If this happens, you should take the dog to the pet hospital in time and choose appropriate calcium tablets or other methods of treatment with the help of a doctor.
4. Gingivitis
When the teeth are impacted by external forces, the gums may become red, swollen and painful. If not treated in time, it may cause inflammatory reactions to the gums, and symptoms such as swelling and pain in the gums may appear. In severe cases, teeth may also fall off. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital for examination in time. The symptomatic treatment can be effectively relieved according to the examination results.