6 month old canines issue - Page 2

I was just going to check in with you on what you're feeding...But then Jenni beat me to it...Chewing on a toy is ok (as long as it's safe)...But I think feeding a more RAW food would or could make a difference...I'm referring to Meats with Bones...Such as RAW Chicken...It will push the teeth or give their teeth a work-out and could help in putting or getting their teeth in the correct position...

If there's baby teeth in the way of adult teeth coming in then I think chewing on some bones would certainly help...I start all my puppies off on RAW Chicken as soon as they get their teeth in (Not bones at this time)...As they mature I will give them small bones and then larger bones until they're learned how to chew on them...

 

~Bob~

Is the puppy overshot or undershot? When his mouth is closed do his upper incisors fit in front of the lower ones? Is there a gap? Do the lower incisors sit in front of the upper teeth? Generally, when there is a problem with the alignment of the canines there is also a problem with the entire jaw and that can really complicate the issue. You may have to have your pup checked out by a canine dentist or at least another vet for a second opinion. If  there is a bite problem and the canines are not coming in at the right place, they will begin damage the roof of the dog's mouth and he may not be able to eat. Can you show us a photo?

Yeah not much raw meat. Okay, so looking at them even more closely for the photos, I dont see how they can or will be an issue. I have a left and right photo. Sorry, ones a little blurry. 

Thanks everyone.

 

That is a perfectly Normal occlusion and dentition for sixmo pup. And your vet recommended dental surgery??!! That's what I'm talking about when I say vets are scammers and in it for the money! They INVENT problems to make money off. That vet should be reported. It's good for your pup's sake and and your pocket book that you came on this forum and asked advise.

GOOD GOD THOSE ARE PERFECT!!! Are there any decent vets left?!

Sheesh am I glad I asked for photos, but really angry that you ruined my weekend with yet another incompetent vet story. LOL

Looks like a pretty darn normal scissor bite to me too !

Speaking as the owner of a dog with pretty poor dentition  (he is overshot,

and his incisors are crooked - but thankfully, he eats okay),  I can only

envy the OP,  and agree that some vets need "sorting out", the money-

grabbin' swine !

Thanks everyone...what a great resource this is!!

Well, what happened was the vet said, they are close and we can wait and see. She called in the dental technician who advised making a consult with the dental specialist.

So I had not seen the dental specialist yet and was trying to determine if it was worth the $100 consult, but the vet and technician were eluding to the fact that this was where it was heading. 

But in their defense noone had said that this was indeed what he had to have done. 

But I cancelled my consult appointment today after your responses.

Thanks again!!

Your puppy has a perfect scissors bite IMO. Breeders seem to know a lot more about things like that than do vets. Not sure why. I prefer farm vets myself, they don't seem to always be looking for ways to increase their bottom line.

Just the fact that your vet even SUGESTED, let alone made the appointment, a dental specialist is an indication the vet is incompetent or knowingly a scammer. Probably gets a cut for the "surgery". I think the vet doesn't deserve any defense....the pup's mouth is absolutely normal, judging from those pictures.