Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | neutered | 13 lbs
Is it normal for a Cavalier King Charles who is 7 to need 11 teeth extracted during a dental cleaning?
1 Answer
Published on March 8th, 2018
Yes, if the teeth haven’t been cleaned lately and you have not been brushing the teeth. Many small breeds have severe dental problems and without constant brushing and dental cleanings they often need many extractions. Once the infected teeth are removed and the rest cleaned he should be more comfortable and let you start brushing his teeth to prevent further tooth loss. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bear.
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