Vet says my puppy's baby teeth are misaligned. Should I remove them?

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My puppy is 11 wks old she went to the vet for the first time a few weeks ago and the vet was concerned about her 2 lower baby canines being misaligned. She wanted to see her again in 2 wks to see how her teeth were growing. When she saw her she decided that she should get those 2 teeth removed. She says if they remove it now, the adult teeth will grow properly but it not guaranteed.Surgery is expensive so i dont know if she should get surgery to have them removed or not. I need a second opinion. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 2 months and 28 days old | 11 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

You could seek referral to a dental specialist but I would not generally recommend removal at sch an early age, indeed the surgery required to remove these may further damage the developing adult teeth and create additional trouble. Rope chews and rubber teething rings may provide enough physical stimulation to jaw to encourage more normal allignment and many dogs manage perfectly well with a crooked smile as long as the teeth are not causing pain due to contact with the lips, tongue or nearby teeth. Continue to monitor for signs of discomfort which may indicate the need for intervention in the future. All adult teeth should be erupted by 9-12months and a complete dental assessment wold be recommended at this stage

Vet says my puppy's baby teeth are misaligned. Should I remove them?

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