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My puppy's baby tooth is loose. When will it finally fall out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 months and 22 days old | 55 lbs

How long is a puppy tooth loose before it falls out?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on August 29th, 2017

The roots of the baby teeth begin to resorb between 2and 3 months of age. This results in loosening teeth that start to fall out shortly after. Once a tooth is loose, it can take several days to fall out or be knocked out (during play or eating). By 6-8 months of age, all the baby teeth should definitely be out, replaced by adult teeth.

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    Answered By Summer Walker, DVM, MS

    Veterinarian

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    Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This can vary, but in general puppy teeth (or deciduous teeth) are typically loose for a few days to week before they fall out. Some teeth can be accidentally removed during play with a toy if the tooth is loose.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 11th, 2016

    His adult teeth should be right at the gum-line erupting through, because this is what causes the baby teeth to fall out. He should continue to lose his baby teeth and have all adult teeth by the time Zeus has reached 6 months of age.

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