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jt_247 · 02-26-2008, 12:24 PM

My Yorkie pup Sidney has been teething for a few weeks, she is a little over 5months old. She lost her front teeth very easily and grew adult teeth in very easily. However, she has been having some trouble with her molers. She hasn't been eating as much as she usually does, probably because of the pain. However, recently she has had VERY BAD breath. I was wondering if it just could be because of everything that is going on with her teeth and gums or if she just has developed bad breath or if something else is wrong. I personally have looked at her gums and everything seems to be normal. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks!

chachi · 02-26-2008, 12:30 PM

The bad breath is because of the retained baby teeth. If they do not come out on their own you will need to get them pulled. Most people do this at the same time of the spay/neuter

mattymac · 02-26-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

The bad breath is because of the retained baby teeth. If they do not come out on their own you will need to get them pulled. Most people do this at the same time of the spay/neuter

That's what I would say. My Lily had an episode of really bad breath and it ended up that she was just teething a little longer. They did fall out though.

jt_247 · 02-26-2008, 06:31 PM

Thank you for the two comments! I really appreciate them both!! : )

kwaymon · 02-26-2008, 06:49 PM

Glad you started this thread. Tucker has bad breath lately. I've been brushing his teeth once a day to no avail. I'm thinking about brushing twice a day. He's so stinky LOL! He gets neutered on Mon. They are supposed to removed any baby teeth. Hopefully this will help.

jt_247 · 02-26-2008, 06:52 PM

Will you let me know what the Vet says, I mean if Tucker had to have any teeth removed? If he did have to have teeth pulled I will probably make an appointment for Sidney to get checked out, just to make sure. Thanks!

kwaymon · 02-26-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jt_247

Will you let me know what the Vet says, I mean if Tucker had to have any teeth removed? If he did have to have teeth pulled I will probably make an appointment for Sidney to get checked out, just to make sure. Thanks!

Sure. His appoinment isn't until Monday. Pm me if I forget to update you.

02-26-2008, 12:24 PM	#1
jt_247 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Akron Posts: 15	Teething & Bad Breath My Yorkie pup Sidney has been teething for a few weeks, she is a little over 5months old. She lost her front teeth very easily and grew adult teeth in very easily. However, she has been having some trouble with her molers. She hasn't been eating as much as she usually does, probably because of the pain. However, recently she has had VERY BAD breath. I was wondering if it just could be because of everything that is going on with her teeth and gums or if she just has developed bad breath or if something else is wrong. I personally have looked at her gums and everything seems to be normal. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks!

02-26-2008, 12:30 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The bad breath is because of the retained baby teeth. If they do not come out on their own you will need to get them pulled. Most people do this at the same time of the spay/neuter __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-26-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
jt_247 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Akron Posts: 15	Thanks Thank you for the two comments! I really appreciate them both!! : )

02-26-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
kwaymon YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 699	Glad you started this thread. Tucker has bad breath lately. I've been brushing his teeth once a day to no avail. I'm thinking about brushing twice a day. He's so stinky LOL! He gets neutered on Mon. They are supposed to removed any baby teeth. Hopefully this will help.

02-26-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
jt_247 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Akron Posts: 15	Will you let me know what the Vet says, I mean if Tucker had to have any teeth removed? If he did have to have teeth pulled I will probably make an appointment for Sidney to get checked out, just to make sure. Thanks!