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heide210 · 04-04-2011, 08:15 PM

Gabby is a very active 5 months old yorkie. Today we noticed that her upper baby teeth are still there and her permanent teeth are growing behind them. Why is that happening? Is it dangerous? We will take her to the vet to get checked. I would like to know what the vet will do for her.
Also, I would like to know how to brush her teeth. It is ok for her to swallow the tooth paste? what is the best kind to buy?
Please help us!
Thanks!

Connie · 04-04-2011, 08:27 PM

Hello and welcome to YT! It is quite common for yorkies to retain their baby teeth and have a double row of teeth. Vets will normally recommend that you have it done at the time of their spay, thus only having to be put under once. By that time, she may lose some of the teeth on her own. Of my 3, one lost all hers on her own, the next needed 4 pulled, and then came Faith. She had 14 pulled at the time of her spay. Play lots of tug of war type games with your baby and hopefully that will help to loosen some up. Also, chew sticks should help too. Best wishes to you!

heide210 · 04-04-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie

Hello and welcome to YT! It is quite common for yorkies to retain their baby teeth and have a double row of teeth. Vets will normally recommend that you have it done at the time of their spay, thus only having to be put under once. By that time, she may lose some of the teeth on her own. Of my 3, one lost all hers on her own, the next needed 4 pulled, and then came Faith. She had 14 pulled at the time of her spay. Play lots of tug of war type games with your baby and hopefully that will help to loosen some up. Also, chew sticks should help too. Best wishes to you!

thank you so much! I was already freaking out, thinking that somethingbad would happen to her. My little girl is so precious to me! I will definitely play a lot of tug of war with her since it's her favorite thing to do and hopefully it will take care of the problem. I need to talk to her vet about her getting fixed and I will bring that up to.
thanks again!

107barney · 04-04-2011, 08:35 PM

It is normal to have double teeth and they will be removed at the time of spay or neuter (about 6-7 months old).

As for toothpaste - only use a pet toothpaste. I like the CET dental by Virbac products. We use Vanilla mint flavor but they do have other flavors as well. This is the one we buy -

Amazon.com: C.E.T. Toothpaste - 70 g - Vanilla...
To brush her teeth, use a soft baby toothbrush and let her lick a small amount of the toothpaste off the brush and encourage her with all kinds of praise. Every time she accepts the toothbrush, reward her with praise and treats. work your way up to her allowing you into her mouth and gently brush her teeth and gums. Oh and don't forget to tell her what you are doing. I always tell them what we are doing.

cj125 · 04-05-2011, 05:22 AM

GOOD advice!!

We use the Virbac toothpaste too. We just started getting the Virbac Dental chews. The kids LOVE them! All my kids had a couple baby teeth removed at spay/neuter time. I think we waited until Mia & Max were like 7 months old.

heide210 · 04-07-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

It is normal to have double teeth and they will be removed at the time of spay or neuter (about 6-7 months old).

As for toothpaste - only use a pet toothpaste. I like the CET dental by Virbac products. We use Vanilla mint flavor but they do have other flavors as well. This is the one we buy -
Amazon.com: C.E.T. Toothpaste - 70 g - Vanilla Mint: Kitchen & Dining

To brush her teeth, use a soft baby toothbrush and let her lick a small amount of the toothpaste off the brush and encourage her with all kinds of praise. Every time she accepts the toothbrush, reward her with praise and treats. work your way up to her allowing you into her mouth and gently brush her teeth and gums. Oh and don't forget to tell her what you are doing. I always tell them what we are doing.

thank you for the tip! Im gonna check the petstore today for the toothpaste.

heide210 · 04-07-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cj125

GOOD advice!!

We use the Virbac toothpaste too. We just started getting the Virbac Dental chews. The kids LOVE them! All my kids had a couple baby teeth removed at spay/neuter time. I think we waited until Mia & Max were like 7 months old.

thank you so much for the tip!

04-04-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
heide210 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 228	Gabby's teeth... help!!! Gabby is a very active 5 months old yorkie. Today we noticed that her upper baby teeth are still there and her permanent teeth are growing behind them. Why is that happening? Is it dangerous? We will take her to the vet to get checked. I would like to know what the vet will do for her. Also, I would like to know how to brush her teeth. It is ok for her to swallow the tooth paste? what is the best kind to buy? Please help us! Thanks!

04-04-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Hello and welcome to YT! It is quite common for yorkies to retain their baby teeth and have a double row of teeth. Vets will normally recommend that you have it done at the time of their spay, thus only having to be put under once. By that time, she may lose some of the teeth on her own. Of my 3, one lost all hers on her own, the next needed 4 pulled, and then came Faith. She had 14 pulled at the time of her spay. Play lots of tug of war type games with your baby and hopefully that will help to loosen some up. Also, chew sticks should help too. Best wishes to you! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

04-04-2011, 08:35 PM	#4
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	It is normal to have double teeth and they will be removed at the time of spay or neuter (about 6-7 months old). As for toothpaste - only use a pet toothpaste. I like the CET dental by Virbac products. We use Vanilla mint flavor but they do have other flavors as well. This is the one we buy - Amazon.com: C.E.T. Toothpaste - 70 g - Vanilla... To brush her teeth, use a soft baby toothbrush and let her lick a small amount of the toothpaste off the brush and encourage her with all kinds of praise. Every time she accepts the toothbrush, reward her with praise and treats. work your way up to her allowing you into her mouth and gently brush her teeth and gums. Oh and don't forget to tell her what you are doing. I always tell them what we are doing. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

04-05-2011, 05:22 AM	#5
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	GOOD advice!! We use the Virbac toothpaste too. We just started getting the Virbac Dental chews. The kids LOVE them! All my kids had a couple baby teeth removed at spay/neuter time. I think we waited until Mia & Max were like 7 months old. __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe