Title: Baby Teeth vs Adult Teeth in Cats and Dogs
Headings: Baby Teeth vs Adult Teeth in Cats and Dogs
Baby Teeth vs Adult Teeth in Cats and Dogs
How many teeth do cats and dogs have?
When do baby teeth fall out?
What to Expect When Teeth are Coming In or Falling Out
What to do if Baby Teeth Don’t Fall Out

Content: Baby Teeth vs Adult Teeth in Cats and Dogs
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Baby Teeth vs Adult Teeth in Cats and Dogs
Written by Dr. Jacqueline Brister
Updated Sep 3, 2018
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How many teeth do cats and dogs have? Dogs and cats have two sets of teeth just like humans. Puppies have 28 baby teeth and 42 adult teeth. Kittens have 26 baby teeth and 30 adult teeth. For reference, humans have 20 baby teeth and (usually) 32 adult teeth. Baby teeth, also known as deciduous or primary teeth, come in after the puppy or kitten is born, at around two to four weeks of age for kittens and three to four weeks of age for puppies. These teeth are typically smaller, thinner, and appear more fragile. At around eight weeks of age, all the baby teeth should be visible in the mouth. When do baby teeth fall out? It’s hard to say exactly when a puppy or kitten will lose his or her first tooth, but adult teeth start to come in at around 14-16 weeks of age for kittens and 16-20 weeks of age for puppies.