Puppy's loose fang at 5 months, whiny and won't eat. Is this normal?

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You He's half Chihuahua and pitbull (weird I know) but he's starting to lose his teeth and one of his front fangs, canine I guess is loose now and he's been whiny and hesitant on what he'll eat, it's been loose for only like 30 minutes. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 6 days old | 5 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry that Smokey's teeth seem to be causing him some discomfort. Based on his age, however, this may be completely normal. It is common for dogs to loose their baby canine teeth around 5-6 months, so it sounds like he is right on schedule for having that tooth fall out. You can let him chew on a cold washcloth to see if that helps give him some comfort. You can also soften his food with warm water if he seems reluctant to eat because of his baby teeth. That being said, if it is his adult tooth that is loose, he needs to be seen by your vet as soon as possible. Also, if the baby tooth that is loose is at all discolored or broken, I would take him to your vet as well as it could be infected and could cause damage to the adult tooth. Best of luck to you and Smokey!

Puppy's loose fang at 5 months, whiny and won't eat. Is this normal?

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