My puppy has an underbite. Will it get worse or need surgery?

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Hi i have a 6 month old puppy with an underbite with a gap of about 1.5cm inbetween. The lower left cainine is always showing, same as the lower incisor teeth. He has difficulty chewing bones. Will it get worse as he gets older? Is it possible for anything to be done? What are the names of the possible methods that vets use? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 21 days old | 50 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, its likely that his underbite may improve or stay the same as he gets older and fully develops. There are some surgical methods to fix the underbite, however, these are not practiced frequently as pets tend to do well even with this condition. Dogs in general, should not be given bones because they can cause damage to their teeth and mount, if ingested they can also cause problems with with their GI tract. As Luke gets older, if he develops any problems with his prehension of food and chewing then he may need to he his veterinarian and an orthodontic surgeon to discuss surgery and treatment options. Otherwise, as long as he is eating normally and able to chew, Luke should be ok and may not necessarily require surgery. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My puppy has an underbite. Will it get worse or need surgery?

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