My puppy's teeth are discolored and some baby teeth won't fall out. Normal?

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I just want to know if the way his teeth look right now is normal. He doesn't seem to be in any pain. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 months and 5 days old | 25 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like Jr has a few retained deciduous teeth, or baby teeth that have not fallen out. At this point his incisors should be gone completely since the adult teeth have come in. The teeth do look discolored and could be infected, but even if they aren't removing these teeth is often recommended so the adult teeth are not affected. This is often something that is sometimes performed at the same time as a neuter. I would recommend making an appointment to have your veterinarian examine Jr to determine whether these teeth should be removed and when.

My puppy's teeth are discolored and some baby teeth won't fall out. Normal?

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