Retained puppy teeth

[Minionmama]

I've searched this topic on the forum and read that it's happened though not common among dobes. Twilight's upper and lower canines are coming in, but her puppy canines are still there. I called the vet and she said they would have to surgically remove them. The puppy canines aren't loose. I'm wondering how long I can wait to see if they will come out on their own before putting her through surgery but still not messing up her bite?

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I had the same thing with Grace...the Vet was already to make a little $$$...I pushed him for answers and he finally said They are all different and some take longer...he then said just watch them and make sure they do come out...& they did finally come out on their own...

 

[Doberman Gang]

It will get pushed out by the adult canine. This is common, I have seen it multiple times. Give frozen Kong’s or we even would wet wash cloths and freeze them to chew on. It will help it work loose as the adult tooth comes in.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Normally we see this in smaller dogs.
If they don’t come out on their own you will need to have them extracted because if left in place they will affect the bite and proper placement of the adult canines. Two teeth in one socket can lead to dental issues down the road with food getting stuck between them, tartar build up, gingivitis etc. if they don’t come out on their own.
I would fiddle with the deciduous canine to loosen it, give him things to chew on that will facilitate loosening. Usually the permanent tooth will push out the puppy tooth. Give it some time before resorting to having your pup go under anesthesia. Also the ability of the vet to remove the puppy tooth without damaging the permanent tooth would be a concern as not all vets are great dental specialists.

 

[JanS]

We ran into that with Boris so we had them extracted at the same time he was neutered.

 

[Archer]

This is normal and common in all breeds, not just Dobermans. Like stated above, if they don’t come out on their own they will need to be removed as they risk infection if left in.

 

[Minionmama]

Good news, on Sunday her bottom two puppy canines were loose. She went away for training that day and won't be back for 3 weeks. Hopefully when she returns they will have all fallen out!

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I am remembering now that Oji had this. I waited and hoped and checked and wiggled. Finally I one day I took a risk, pulled more aggressively and it came out.

Is this condition more common in dogs with smaller or more petite snouts? (like Oji)

 

[Archer]

I am remembering now that Oji had this. I waited and hoped and checked and wiggled. Finally I one day I took a risk, pulled more aggressively and it came out.

Is this condition more common in dogs with smaller or more petite snouts? (like Oji)

No, although it can be genetic.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I am remembering now that Oji had this. I waited and hoped and checked and wiggled. Finally I one day I took a risk, pulled more aggressively and it came out.

Is this condition more common in dogs with smaller or more petite snouts? (like Oji)

Word on the street has it that Oji has given your Dentist new instructions!...No Novacaine for YOU

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Word on the street has it that Oji has given your Dentist new instructions!...No Novacaine for YOU

Yes, because we all know I am as tough and pain tolerant as a working dog. Unlike a working dog, who whacks his head on something and doesn't seem to notice it, if that happens to me it actually makes me break into laughter. In fact, my upcoming procedure involves the Dr. drilling out the nerve of the molar, not simply removing a wiggly baby tooth.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

@Oh Little Oji ...Ever get hit with the Dobe Headbutt and wonder if they get pissed at us for being in the way?...LOL

 

[Oh Little Oji]

@Oh Little Oji ...Ever get hit with the Dobe Headbutt and wonder if they get pissed at us for being in the way?...LOL

Hard to say. I know they have quite the penchant for intentionally putting themselves in our way. So tangling for position seems to be a dance they enjoy.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I learned with my first Dobe to stay out of range from the headbutt...I've had Grace for a year now and I only had one close call, just missing my face, but getting my eye glass'...there's a certain amount of skill involved.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

See the thread about something like
What would your idea of a perfect boarding kennel be?
for what Oji did to his own mouth and didn't seem to be fazed. (Seems you may have to type that title into the search field to get it)

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I clicked it on and it said Page not found??

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I clicked it on and it said Page not found??

Yeah, that's why I say type or paste the words into the search field.

 

[Minionmama]

So, Twilight just returned from 3 weeks at the trainers. Two of her canine puppy teeth have fallen out but the top two are still there next to the adult teeth that look to be most the way in. How long should I wait to have them extracted? Any chance they could still come out on their own?

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I think there's a chance they could still come out. There's also the chance you will need to have them extracted. I don't mean to sound evasive. How old is she again?

I would sure be tempted to play a lot of tug with her and hope they get pulled out. Are you doing bitework with her? I know that if so, you don't want her biting and holding with her canines – rather they should be wedging their molars onto the article and utilizing a full-mouth bite. But if you don't mind her hanging onto the tug/article with her canines this could provide significant encouragement to those little baby teeth to come out.

 

[Minionmama]

I think there's a chance they could still come out. There's also the chance you will need to have them extracted. I don't mean to sound evasive. How old is she again?

I would sure be tempted to play a lot of tug with her and hope they get pulled out. Are you doing bitework with her? I know that if so, you don't want her biting and holding with her canines – rather they should be wedging their molars onto the article and utilizing a full-mouth bite. But if you don't mind her hanging onto the tug/article with her canines this could provide significant encouragement to those little baby teeth to come out.

She is 6months old now. We do play tug with her so I'll keep trying to get her to bite with her canines. I've tried wiggling them but they don't seem to be moving. The adult canines are directly in front of the puppy ones.