Пн, 08 янв 2018 Автор: Станислав Меламед
We love our pets very much. For
For most of us, they are full members of the family. AND
very often their health bothers us much more than ours
own well-being.
One of the problems that could excite any breeder
is a situation when a kitten has teeth falling out. Reasons
Such a process can be various factors like
natural (physiological) and pathological
origin.
Let’s take a closer look at them and try to answer together
to the question: what to do if a kitten has teeth.
Contents
The loss of milk teeth in kittens
This is a natural physiological process. In this case, no
no cause for concern. All kittens are born toothless.
Teething of milk teeth occurs 1-2 weeks after
the birth of the baby. The formation of milk teeth
ends at two months of age. Number of milk teeth
is 26 pieces. When the kitten reaches the age of 3-4 months
baby teeth begin to fall out. This process also lasts 3-4
of the month. The loss of teeth in a seven-month kitten is quite
natural occurrence. All that is required from the breeder in this
case – it is to control the state of the gums and count
number of teeth dropped.
In this case, the pet may experience
the following symptoms:
– The presence of increased saliva.
– Reduced animal tone.
– Attempts to chew random items.
– Increasing hyperexcitability.
Important! Replacing milk teeth with
the kittens’ natives complete when they reach the age of seven.
age The number of teeth in an adult individual is 30 pieces. On
the upper and lower jaws are symmetrically arranged in six
incisors, two canines and two molars. There are also 10 premolars
(6 below, 4 above). Such knowledge of feline anatomy will tell
breeder what to do if the kitten teeth fall out.
Pathological factors
Pathological causes of tooth loss in a kitten enough
are extensive. With a balanced diet and no
traumatic factor, the teeth in cats are able to persist to the very
old age. If the kitten is more than seven months old and he has at least
one tooth, this circumstance should alert the breeder.
This may indicate the beginning of the pathological process in
your pet’s body. Here is a list of these possible
diseases:
– Injuries to the oral cavity.
– Weakening of immunity.
– The imbalance of the microflora of the oral cavity.
– Lack of vitamin complexes and trace elements.
– Endocrine diseases.
— Onличие зубного камня.
– Long-term therapy with hormonal drugs.
– Pathological processes in dental tissue and gums (stomatitis,
pulpitis, gingivitis).
— Onличие вирусных и инфекционных патологий.
– Incorrect bite.
– Pathology of the digestive tract.
— Onличие злокачественных образований.
– Long-term use of antibiotics.
At the slightest suspicion should be organized carefully
observation of the pet. This will help to more accurately establish the causes.
tooth loss in a kitten.
Symptoms of abnormal tooth loss
The symptomatology at similar processes is rather extensive and
may have the following symptoms:
– Abundant salivation.
– Swelling of gum tissue.
– Hyperemia gums.
— Onличие кровоточивости дёсен.
— Onличие гнойных образований в ротовой полости.
— Onличие гнойных включений в слюне.
– Increased aggressiveness of the animal.
– Refusal of an animal to receive water and food.
– The appearance of an unpleasant odor in the oral cavity.
– Difficult chewing food.
Breeders should remember: tooth loss can occur
indicator of the development of a kitten serious internal disease
organs. ANDгнорирование проблемы может привести к фатальным
the consequences. If these symptoms occur,
establish the exact cause of tooth loss in kittens.
Help with tooth loss
What if the kitten has a tooth? Give a definite answer to
This question is difficult. Decision methods depend on the reason for
is the occurrence of this problem. Pet canine fallout
in most cases, may be due to mechanical injury.
In this situation, the breeder will need to carry out sanitary treatment.
wounds and observe the healing process, if possible
preventing the development of complications. But there are times when
To understand the cause of tooth loss in kittens is not possible.
In this case, only systematic observation of
animals. Any deviations in your pet’s behavior may
to indicate a serious illness.
Меры помощи питомцу зависят от патологического
or the physiological process taking place in his body, and
may include:
– Weekly cleaning of tooth enamel.
– Therapy of carious cavities.
– Sanitation of the oral cavity.
– Balanced diet.
– Strengthening immunity with the help of special preparations.
– Therapy of the main pathology.
In cases where the breeder does not have enough experience and does not know
what to do if a kitten has teeth falling out
short time will contact the veterinary clinic. AT
the entire institution will be provided to your pet
necessary complex of medical measures.
Prevention of tooth loss in kittens
If you closely monitor the health of your pet,
then the majority of pathologies that cause tooth loss can be
to warn. ATот способы, которые должны помочь сохранить зубы
your kitten.
– Regular oral hygiene.
– High-quality food choices.
– Regular medical examinations.
– Timely treatment of diseases of the gums.
The teeth are cleaned by a special toothbrush.
brushes At the same time you can not use toothpastes designed for
people. ANDх составляющие способны нанести вред вашему питомцу. For
This procedure requires you to buy a special paste for home
animals. Every breeder should know that toothpaste is for
dogs, also suitable for representatives of the cat family.
Prevention of gum disease by rubbing
in the fabric of special gels. Such funds can be purchased in the usual
pharmacy. AT этом случае допускается использование препаратов,
intended for humans.
Cleaning of tartar should be carried out only in
specialized veterinary clinic. It is desirable
avoid the use of general anesthesia. AT этом случае лучше обойтись
means of sedation. This will save the animal from negative
effects of anesthesia. If you still have questions on the topic
tartar, then watch the video.
