While most puppies are born with no teeth, you can be assured that your puppy will have a full set of sharp primary teeth by the age of around 12 weeks.
In order to ensure a healthy set of teeth for your puppy, your vet should always have a look at them, too, when you bring your dog in for vaccinations. This is of great importance so that you know for sure that the teeth are coming out right.
As your pup grows, he can expect to have some of his adult teeth coming through from the age of around 4 months and a full set in place by the time he is around 7 months old.
But of course your puppy will not keep his primary teeth for too long. During month four, his adult teeth start coming out and within three more months the full set is complete.
Your puppy will require regular brushing of his teeth from the age of around 8 weeks old. Never use human toothpaste on your puppy, or he will be sick. Use a tooth paste that has been designed for puppy use.
It is never easy to brush someone else's teeth, and you might find it strange with your dog. Also, you might doubt the effectiveness of your brushing, but don't worry about that now. The most important part of it all is getting the puppy used to the process anyway.
Using an extra soft brush would be nice of you in the beginning. Then apply some toothpaste, even let your dog taste it first, and then gently brush his teeth. Just like with kids, use small slow motions. And give him a treat afterwards.
Do not be surprised if your pup seems unhappy about the teeth brushing procedure at some point during the third and fifth month. If this happens, simply stop for a little while.
Why does this often happen? Well, when your puppy's adult teeth start coming through, it makes his gums very painful. The teeth brushing could then amplify the pain. SO just sit back and wait until the teeth are all out, and then start up again.
In order to ensure a healthy set of teeth for your puppy, your vet should always have a look at them, too, when you bring your dog in for vaccinations. This is of great importance so that you know for sure that the teeth are coming out right.
As your pup grows, he can expect to have some of his adult teeth coming through from the age of around 4 months and a full set in place by the time he is around 7 months old.
But of course your puppy will not keep his primary teeth for too long. During month four, his adult teeth start coming out and within three more months the full set is complete.
Your puppy will require regular brushing of his teeth from the age of around 8 weeks old. Never use human toothpaste on your puppy, or he will be sick. Use a tooth paste that has been designed for puppy use.
It is never easy to brush someone else's teeth, and you might find it strange with your dog. Also, you might doubt the effectiveness of your brushing, but don't worry about that now. The most important part of it all is getting the puppy used to the process anyway.
Using an extra soft brush would be nice of you in the beginning. Then apply some toothpaste, even let your dog taste it first, and then gently brush his teeth. Just like with kids, use small slow motions. And give him a treat afterwards.
Do not be surprised if your pup seems unhappy about the teeth brushing procedure at some point during the third and fifth month. If this happens, simply stop for a little while.
Why does this often happen? Well, when your puppy's adult teeth start coming through, it makes his gums very painful. The teeth brushing could then amplify the pain. SO just sit back and wait until the teeth are all out, and then start up again.
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