How old is too old to start losing baby teeth

[knuckysmom]

My kitten was rescued from a culvert at 2 months old. He is now 7 1/2 months old and is just now starting to lose his baby teeth. His gums are their normal color and the area just above his individual teeth is red. He has lost a canine and has a loose molar. Are the red areas above his teeth normal? Is he too old to start losing teeth? He eats Kitten Chow and is not having trouble eating? I am a 1st time kitten owner. Am I worrying for nothing or does he need to see a vet?

[Chessmind]

Hi and welcome to Auspet. Every cat is different. Typically at 3-4 months the incisors erupt. At 4-6 months the canines, premolars and molars erupt .So "normally" by 7 months most cats have their adult teeth. However, like I mentioned all cats are different. As for the red areas, it's normal for it to be a bit red, as new teeth come in. However, redness can also be a sign of other problems ( i.e. sometimes the baby teeth don't fall out as the adult tooth comes in and needs to be surgically removed, or periodontal disease, and so on). So if you think the tissue doesn't look good, you may want to have a vet take a peek.
I'm assuming you have already had your kitty examined by a vet. That he has been spayed? If not, now is a good time to go and you can have the vet check the teeth.

Usually is a cat if having problems with his teeth, he may drool, paw at the mouth, possibly not eat or look as if he is having difficulty eating. However, it is common for a cat/kitten to have difficulty eating while teething.

You have any pics to share? Congrats on having your first cat. They are wonderful animals. You may also want to look into getting pet insurance. If money is an issue this can be a good thing to have.