Why do my 5-year-old cat's front teeth seem missing or tiny?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs
My cat appears to be missing front teeth in the middle on top. Could I just be not seeing them? If they are missing what causes this? She's 5.5 years old
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Published on November 12th, 2017
The upper middle teeth on Mittens may just be so small your are not seeing them. They may have also fallen out. If they have fallen out this is usually caused by dental disease. Ideally cats and dogs would brush their teeth every day but they don't always allow us to do that. If she is missing her upper middle teeth do not worry it will not affect her in the long run. If she has trouble eating or has a bad smell coming from her mouth I would recommend a visit with your veterinarian to make sure she does not need a dental performed. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
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Published on December 12th, 2017
Hi there. Either of the scenarios you describe could be possible. Cats have such small incisors that have such minimal attachment that it doesn’t take much to lose a front tooth. Also, being born without an adult tooth is also commonly seen. Regardless it is unlikely to affect her moving forward. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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