My 6-month-old puppy's tooth looks broken. Should I see a vet?

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My dog is about 6 months old. At first I thought this was a baby tooth but now I'm not so sure. Do I need to or is it possible to do anything about losing this tooth? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 20 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ally. At 6 months of age, she is likely still teething. The area of the missing tooth is the area of the canine tooth. The tooth in the picture, however, does not look entirely like a deciduous (baby) canine tooth. The root appears broken. I suspect you will see the adult tooth coming in soon. If her adult tooth does not begin to erupt in the next few days though, I recommend that she see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

My 6-month-old puppy's tooth looks broken. Should I see a vet?

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