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Do cats’ teeth fall out?

PoC avatarPosted on November 11, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2021

Do cat’s teeth fall out? The answer is yes for baby teeth but no for adult teeth. If an adult cat’s teeth are falling out see a veterinarian asap. There will be severe gum disease I expect. Rarely an adult … continue reading…

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Cat teeth

At what age does a cat lose its baby teeth?

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2020

A domestic cat loses her baby teeth in gradual stages. At 3 to 4 months of age the deciduous incisor teeth are replaced by the permanent (adult) teeth. At 4 to 6 months of age the deciduous canine, premolars and … continue reading…

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Baby teeth that have fallen out

Do cats have baby teeth?

PoC avatarPosted on November 2, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 2, 2019

A newborn kitten normally has no teeth but yes, cats have baby teeth which begin to erupt when kittens are about 21 days old. They are fully in place by 5-6 weeks of age. The 30 permanent teeth erupt when … continue reading…

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Do cats have more teeth than dogs?

Do cats have more teeth than dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 14, 2020

Do cats have more teeth than dogs? No, is the answer. It’s the opposite. Because cats have a shortened face they also have shortened jaws with less space for teeth. Cats have fewer teeth than other carnivores in fact; normally 28 or 30 compared with 42 for dogs and bears.

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Newborn kitten with no teeth

Are kittens born with teeth?

PoC avatarPosted on August 3, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2018

Very rarely kittens are born with teeth. Usually they are born without teeth. The incisors are the first deciduous (baby) teeth to appear, usually at 2 to 3 weeks of age. Canine teeth emerge at 3 to 4 weeks of … continue reading…

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How many teeth do cats have?

How many teeth do cats have?

PoC avatarPosted on May 28, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2018

Adult cats have 30 teeth. Adult humans have 32 teeth. CAT Incisors (at the front of the lower and upper jaw): lower jaw 6, upper jaw 6 Canines (at the sides of the jaw at the front): lower jaw 2, … continue reading…

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What if cats were herbivores

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2018

Wouldn’t the world be better if all creatures were herbivores? Herbivores eat plants to live. There would be no killing. No animals would prey on another animal. I am looking at this very simplistically but as there would be no … continue reading…

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