{"id":190136,"date":"2022-09-08T05:50:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T05:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/"},"modified":"2022-09-09T06:11:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T06:11:08","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog loses a tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_a_tooth\" title=\"What happens if a dog loses a tooth?\">What happens if a dog loses a tooth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#Can_a_dog_survive_with_no_teeth\" title=\"Can a dog survive with no teeth?\">Can a dog survive with no teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#What_to_give_dogs_when_they_lose_their_teeth\" title=\"What to give dogs when they lose their teeth?\">What to give dogs when they lose their teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#Is_it_normal_for_older_dogs_to_lose_teeth\" title=\"Is it normal for older dogs to lose teeth?\">Is it normal for older dogs to lose teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#What_happens_to_dogs_when_they_lose_their_teeth\" title=\"What happens to dogs when they lose their teeth?\">What happens to dogs when they lose their teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#What_to_give_a_dog_who_lost_a_tooth\" title=\"What to give a dog who lost a tooth?\">What to give a dog who lost a tooth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#Does_losing_a_tooth_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Does losing a tooth hurt a dog?\">Does losing a tooth hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#Can_a_dog_eat_with_no_teeth\" title=\"Can a dog eat with no teeth?\">Can a dog eat with no teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_with_no_teeth\" title=\"What can you give a dog with no teeth?\">What can you give a dog with no teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#Can_dogs_adapt_with_no_teeth\" title=\"Can dogs adapt with no teeth?\">Can dogs adapt with no teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_loses_his_teeth\" title=\"What happens if my dog loses his teeth?\">What happens if my dog loses his teeth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_loses_a_tooth\"><\/span>What happens if a dog loses a tooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Take your pet to see a veterinarian.<\/b><b>He or she will be able to determine if the loose tooth can be saved or if it needs to be extracted\/removed. In some cases, a root canal can be performed to prevent the need for a tooth extraction. Root canals can be expensive and may require a visit to a dental specialist.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-loses-a-tooth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best answer: What should I do if my dog loses a tooth?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_with_no_teeth\"><\/span>Can a dog survive with no teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be glad to know that while it takes some adjusting and extra care, <b>dogs can live with no teeth and, in most cases, it&#8217;s better than living with teeth causing them pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D9baWG0DjT4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_dogs_when_they_lose_their_teeth\"><\/span>What to give dogs when they lose their teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Can You Feed a Dog or Cat With No Teeth?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canned Soft Food. Most dog food brands that make crunchy kibble also make canned, soft food that allows you to stick with the brand you trust.<\/li>\n<li>Just Food for Dogs (Yes, they help cats too!)<\/li>\n<li>Regular Kibble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_older_dogs_to_lose_teeth\"><\/span>Is it normal for older dogs to lose teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But if your dog is older and has all their permanent teeth, <b>it&#8217;s not normal if they fall out randomly. If you&#8217;re practising good dog mouth hygiene and you&#8217;re regularly cleaning their teeth, this is a cause for concern and you should get your dog seen by your vet to rule out any potential underlying problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_dogs_when_they_lose_their_teeth\"><\/span>What happens to dogs when they lose their teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lost teeth <b>can impact your dog&#8217;s ability to eat food. Untreated gum disease can cause a lot of pain. Dogs can develop behavioral problems as a result of their new circumstances. Untreated gum disease increases the chances of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_a_dog_who_lost_a_tooth\"><\/span>What to give a dog who lost a tooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Can You Feed a Dog or Cat With No Teeth?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canned Soft Food. Most dog food brands that make crunchy kibble also make canned, soft food that allows you to stick with the brand you trust.<\/li>\n<li>Just Food for Dogs (Yes, they help cats too!)<\/li>\n<li>Regular Kibble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_losing_a_tooth_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Does losing a tooth hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies&#8217; teeth can be loose as they are losing their baby teeth, which is normal as discussed above. Periodontal disease is inflammation or infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth. 1 <b>The process of losing teeth from periodontal disease is painful for dogs even though they can outwardly look normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/octanecdn.com\/forevervetscom\/ForeverVets.com-Blog-Image-Warning-Signs-of-Rotten-Teeth-in-Dogs-July-2020.jpg\" alt=\"Warning Signs of Rotten Teeth in Dogs | Forever Vets\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_eat_with_no_teeth\"><\/span>Can a dog eat with no teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In many cases, dogs with few or no teeth are able to eat the same food they were eating before losing their teeth, Dr. DiGiacomo said. It&#8217;s amazing to see toothless dogs crunch hard kibble, but they can do so on their hard palate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_with_no_teeth\"><\/span>What can you give a dog with no teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few of our top freeze-dried treats that are safe for toothless dogs of any size:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crumps&#8217; Naturals Mini Trainers Freeze-Dried Beef Liver.<\/li>\n<li>Orijen Freeze-Dried treats.<\/li>\n<li>K9 Naturals Healthy Bites.<\/li>\n<li>Sojo&#8217;s Simply Treats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_adapt_with_no_teeth\"><\/span>Can dogs adapt with no teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog does have to have its teeth removed, it will adapt to living without them, although it could take some time. You will also have to adapt and make some changes to ensure your pooch is comfortable, can eat properly, and is not going through any discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_loses_his_teeth\"><\/span>What happens if my dog loses his teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is best to retain the lost tooth and bring it along to the veterinary visit as it is helpful to know if a portion of the root could be retained. If an essential tooth like a canine is traumatically avulsed, the tooth can be placed in milk as this can keep it viable in case the tooth can be replaced into the socket.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S43AWAx_Yf8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog loses a tooth?Can a dog survive with no teeth?What to give dogs when they lose their teeth?Is it normal for older dogs to lose teeth?What happens to dogs when they lose their teeth?What to give a dog who lost a tooth?Does losing a tooth hurt a dog?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-happens-if-a-dog-loses-a-tooth.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190136"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190136"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194441,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190136\/revisions\/194441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}