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My 5-month-old puppy tried to eat his tooth. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 21 days old | 15 lbs

So butterscotch is now 5 months old. He was playing with one of his toys and all of a sudden I noticed he was trying to eat his tooth! Is this normal. I have not noticed him losing any teeth yet but I know he has more coming in. He is. It allowing me to see his teeth either! Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 22nd, 2019

This looks like a baby tooth. It is around this time that Butterscotch's baby teeth will be falling out so his adult teeth can come in. Usually the puppy swallows the tooth that falls out, but you can find them as well. This is normal.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 31st, 2019

    Not at all, teething is normal at this age, your puppy is loosing his puppy teeth and it's fine if he continues chewing on hard things, it will speed up the process. i usually recommend 3 meals until the age of 6 months and 2 meals after that age.

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