My senior dog lost a tooth. Is it normal for older dogs to lose teeth?

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My almost 10 year shih Tzu- poodle mix lost one tooth over the weekend. He seems good/normal, he just had his yearly visit a couple of months ago and they always say his teeth look good. He did have a chew bone, but he gets daily dental bones. I called and they acted like it was no big deal. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 3 months old | 10 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

You should definitely not be too concerned, Dogs his age and especially his breed tend to lose teeth at his age, it may happen again several more times in the years to come. as long as it does not seem to bother him while he is eating, there is really nothing you should worry about, it is very common.

My senior dog lost a tooth. Is it normal for older dogs to lose teeth?

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