Why Did My Cat's Front Incisors Fall Out and How to Handle It?
The loss of a cat's front incisors can be attributed to several factors, including natural tooth replacement (shedding baby teeth), age-related tooth loss, or pathological dental issues. Determining the specific cause requires considering your cat's age. If it's due to the natural shedding of baby teeth, no intervention is typically necessary. However, if the tooth loss is caused by an underlying disease, prompt veterinary attention is crucial. The reasons behind a cat's tooth loss vary with age. For younger cats, around 3 to 6 months old, tooth loss is a normal part of the teething process, where baby teeth are replaced by permanent adult teeth. This is completely natural. In older cats, tooth loss can occur due to calcium deficiency, leading to loose and subsequently lost teeth. If an older cat has severe tartar buildup (dental calculus), there may be an underlying infection. It is advised to consider a dental X-ray in such cases. What To Do When Your Cat's Inciso...