My puppy's adult teeth are growing in, but baby teeth won't fall out.

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My puppy just turned 5 months and she’s been starting to lose her teeth. I did notice that her upper front teeth are growing in behind her baby teeth. The baby teeth feel kinda loose but i’m worries they won’t fall out. Do teeth normally grow in like this. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 4.5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I see that Macy is a very small dog. Toy breed dogs often have problems with their baby teeth not falling out normally when their adult teeth come in. Her front teeth (incisors) should have fallen out by now, so if they're still there, it's likely that they will need to be removed by your veterinarian to avoid future dental problems later on. This can be done easily at the time of her spay (if you're planning on having her spayed) or as a separate procedure. I would recommend taking her to the vet to have her teeth checked when you're able to. Your veterinarian should be able to recommend the best course of action based on how things look.

My puppy's adult teeth are growing in, but baby teeth won't fall out.

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