Title: Dental Development of Dogs - Dog Owners - Merck Veterinary Manual
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Dental Development of Dogs
Estimation of Age by Examination of the Teeth
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Content: The deciduous teeth begin to erupt at 3 to 5 weeks of age, while permanent teeth usually begin to appear at around 4 to 5 months. All permanent teeth are present by the time the dog reaches 7 months of age (See table: Canine Adult Dentition ). Estimation of Age by Examination of the Teeth
In species with relatively short incisors, such as dogs, age determination of young animals using the teeth is only somewhat accurate and is mostly based on the time at which each tooth erupts. For the majority of large adult dogs with normal teeth and jaws, veterinarians can examine wear patterns on the teeth and give an estimate of age. Determining the age of small and toy breeds by examining the teeth is more difficult. For More Information
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