Four month old Yorkie doesn't have full set of teeth. Is this normal?

Last night we just got a 4 month old Yorkshire (it's pretty big for its age). This morning I fed it and noticed that he kept swallowing his food so I checked to see if my yorkie had teeth and he has teeny tiny teeth growing in. He just has a few teeth only though. I read that puppies are suppose to have a full set of baby teeth at four monthes of age and at about 6 months there teeth will start falling off for adult teeth. Well, I'm not sure if it's his baby teeth thats growing in or adult teeth growing in. Is there any way to tell the two apart? Should I be worried?








P.S. Don't worry I stopped feeding him hard kibbles, I had to soak it in water so it could be mushy and safe to swallow without choking.

Four month old Yorkie doesn't have full set of teeth. Is this normal?
Where did you get the dog from? Did it come with any papers that might indicate a birthdate. The simplest answer is he might be older than you think and he is losing his baby teeth (since you said he is big for 4 months). If nothing else, call your vet and see what they say. Soaking the food in water is good for now- that's what I did when my Boston Terrier litter was weened from mom but not ready for hard food yet.
Reply:well your doing the right thing he could just be late loosing his teeth
Reply:It's probably still his baby teeth growing in, and maybe he's just a little late. that's normal. but if his baby teeth haven't grown in completly in 3-4 weeks you probably should take him to the vet.
Reply:His teeth will grow in when ready, but if you are still not satisfyed, call a vet, or go see one.
Reply:yep, its normal. and those baby teeth are so tiny that they almost seem worthless for chewing except the four lil needles at each corner(smile) you are doing the right thing.





My female yorkie is now only 8 months...she has most of her adult teeth and a few baby teeth are right there beside the adult teeth...Im working on getting those baby teeth out or she is in for a vet visit to get baby teeth pulled... My male yorkie had problems with his teeth too and had to have seven pulled. it doesnt affect his eating one bit.
Reply:Don't be worried. My poodles started to loose their baby teeth at about 4-5 months %26amp; the fangs should come out at around 6 months. Their baby teeth are really tiny %26amp; a full set of baby teeth aren't the same number as adult teeth. One thing that is common with yorkies is sometimes their fangs will not come out %26amp; the adult ones grow in behind them. If that happens, you'll need to have them removed right around the time you'd have him neutered.


Be sure you give him stuff to chew on since he's just like any other baby when they are teething. Maybe mix hard %26amp; softened kibble so he has something to chew on. And keep plenty of rawhide sticks on hand.


Congrats %26amp; enjoy your new baby!
Reply:They start to lose their teeth approx 15-16 weeks of age.. Which is 4 months.. He is losing his baby teeth in favour of his new and not so sharp adult teeth. It takes a while, be consistent in correcting if he starts to chew you or things in your house.. Let him know it's not okay to chew,, give him appropriate things that he is allowed to chew.



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