I found a tooth from my puppy. Is it a baby tooth or an adult one?

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My mini schnauzer puppy is 8-1/2 months old and I thought had lost all of his baby teeth, but today while chewing on a nylabone I found this tooth on the floor. Does it appear to be a baby tooth or is it an adult tooth? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 8 months and 16 days old | 11.4 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Yes, this is a deciduous (baby tooth). More specifically, it is a cap that was pushed off when the adult premolar erupted. No need to worry about this. It was just a little late coming off. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I found a tooth from my puppy. Is it a baby tooth or an adult one?

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