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My puppy lost a baby tooth. Is this normal and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 28 days old | 13 lbs

My puppy's tooth fell out what should I do? is this normal? it is the first time it happens

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2017

Puppies lose their baby teeth just like humans. As long as the entire tooth has come out, there's no bleeding nosigns of pain and your puppy is eating normally it sounds like everything should be fine.

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Not to worry - deciduous ("baby") teeth start falling out around 4-5 months of age and will continue for the next 3-4 months. You don't need to do anything for Lioh aside from making sure that he has access to plenty of chew toys for teething puppies. Most puppies swallow their teeth when they fall out, so don't be alarmed if you don't find teeth around the house.

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