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TOY FOX TERRIER TEETH QUESTION

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Question
QUESTION: My 6 year old female TFT has lost several teeth in the last few months.  No trauma, they are just dropping out.  Any answers?

ANSWER: They are her puppy teeth.  New ones should be right there shortly.  Just like kids they lose their teeth.  No worries...ALL normal.

Take care,
Tammy

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QUESTION: At 6 years old?  

If I remember, she lost her puppy teeth years ago.  Some of the teeth that have recently fallen out have not had the others come in yet (it has been a fe months).

Answer
Oh MY.......I am so sorry I didn't see the 6 YEAR old part.  
Well its normal and its not.  Some of your smaller toy breeds tend to lose teeth earlier than the larger breeds.  She could have some peridontal disease going on.  Have you had her teeth cleaned by a vet?  If not you may have the vet check it out.
So sorry again.....I need to read more closely.

Hope this helps.
Tammy