ภาวะฟันน้ำนมค้าง

Key Facts

• Puppies have 28 baby teeth (erupt by 6 months); adults have 42
• Kittens have 26 baby teeth; adults have 30
• Baby teeth should be extracted as soon as a permanent tooth is seen in the same area
• Double row of teeth traps food and causes periodontal disease
• Early extraction allows permanent teeth to move to correct position
• Never trim or cut deciduous teeth; this exposes pulp to infection
• All permanent teeth should be in by 7-8 months in dogs, 5-7 months in cats
• Species: dogs and cats