5 month old puppy with 2 sets of teeth in mouth at once?!?

My shih tzu is 5 months old.. when I was brushing her teeth this morning I noticed most of her teeth have a second one in behind it... I know they lose their baby teeth and get adult teeth but are they usually in the mouth at the same time? Also, her vet said she will only spay her at 7 months old... does that seem late to anyone else? Thanks

5 month old puppy with 2 sets of teeth in mouth at once?!?
Your vet will pull the residing baby teeth when you get her spayed at 6 months. I would NOT wait until 7 months. All you need is for her to come into a heat cycle. I have seen many Shih Tzu's come into season at 7 months! You are the owner, you tell your veterinarian that you want her spayed at 6 months. If your vet refuses, get a new vet (that is a BIG red flag in my book).





P.S. Yes, it is not uncommon for dogs to have residing baby teeth.
Reply:Seven months is fine. And it is a good thing for your dog because if the baby teeth don't fall out by that time your vet can remove them while she is spayed. Too many vets are altering waayyyy too early. You have a good vet. Just be sure to point out that she has some retained baby teeth at her spay, so your vet can take them out.
Reply:Dogs only have one set of teeth at a time. Go to a local vet a and get one removed.
Reply:Sometimes they still retain their decidious (baby) teeth, it's not uncommon. They Vet will remove them when she is spayed for an additional charge (My hospital charges $28 per tooth). Did your Vet give a reason for wanting to wait to spay her? It's recommended they be spayed BEFORE theri first heat cycle which is between 5-6 months old. I'd question your Vet about this.
Reply:Her puppy teeth will fall out when it is time. Don't push the issue.


Being a vet, I am quite sure he knows what he is talking about, he went to school for it after all.


Just be careful that if she does happen to come into heat to keep her away from any intact males!
Reply:yes to both



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