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From:Deer Park, Texas, USA
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 11-28-2003 09:28 PM         

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I have a min pin that is about 4 or 5 years old and I noticed that he has several loose teeth. He is an indoor dog...and our other dog a dalmation has perfectly fine, non-loose, teeth. Is it normal for adult dogs to loose their teeth and will they grow back?

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posted 11-28-2003 09:44 PM         

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I don't think adult teeth grow back. What condition are his teeth in? Are they dirty or are his gums inflamed? If you have'nt done so already I would probably have a vet check his teeth. He may be in need of some dental work to prevent further tooth loss.

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From:Nellis AFB, Nevada
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posted 11-28-2003 10:09 PM         

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Yeah, I think something is wrong. He could have some kind of gum disease. Like Nern said, I think you need to take him to the vet to be safe and make sure he doesn't loose more teeth.

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posted 11-29-2003 11:06 AM         

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I was told that it is more common for small dogs to loose teeth. Usually they are the small front ones. If it will make you feel better have the vet look at it. If there isn't any health issues, dogs usually do fine with the missing teeth.

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