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Showing posts with label cats dogs age estimation. Show all posts
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Cat's and dog's age estimation

This article I found while browsing through the net





Cat's teeth age determation

2-4 weeks : Deciduous (baby) incisors coming in

3-4 weeks: Deciduous (baby) canine coming in

4-6 weeks: Deciduous (baby) premolar teeth coming in

8 weeks: All deciduous (baby teeth) are in

3.5-4 months: Permanent incisors coming in

4-5 months: Permanent canine, molar, premolar coming in

5-7 months: All permanent teeth in by 6 months

1 year: Teeth white and clean

1-2 years: Teeth may appear dull with some tartar build up (yellowing) on back teeth

3-5 years: Teeth show more tartar build up (on all teeth) and some tooth wear

5-10 years: Teeth show increase wear and disease, pigment visible on gums

10-15 years: Teeth are worn and show heavy tartar build up; some teeth may be missing



Dog's teeth age determination



2-4 weeks: No noticeable tooth growth

3-4 weeks: Deciduous (baby) canines coming in

4-6 weeks: Deciduous (baby) incisors and premolar coming in

8 weeks: All deciduous (baby) teeth are in

3.5-4 months: No noticeable permanent teeth

4-5 months: Permanent incisors coming in, some growth of premolars and molars

5-7 months: Permanent canines, premolar, and molars coming in; all teeth in by 7 months

1 year: Teeth white and clean

1-2 years: Teeth may appear dull with some tartar build-up (yellowing) on back teeth

3-5 years: Teeth some more tartar build up(on all teeth) and some tooth wear

5-10 years: Teeth show increased wear and disease

10-15 years: Teeth are worn and show heavy tartar build-up; some teeth may be missing


Sources: Animal sheltering "How to" series, 1996 The Human Society of United States.

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