Grim's teeth

Jag · 12-24-2012, 11:58 AM

This boy is going to be the death of me yet! His adult canines came in...and his baby canines failed to come out. So he's got a double set! I've tried giving him a knuckle bone, and last night resorted to try to get him to play some tug. He wouldn't play tug with me, though. He actually pushed the rope away with his front teeth.

Any other suggestions before I have to find a vet to take him to (we just moved recently) to have them removed?? Only Grim would require juvenile dental care... LOL!

robk · 12-24-2012, 12:24 PM

How old is Grim now?

qbchottu · 12-24-2012, 12:29 PM

How long have they been like this? I usually just give it time and they will fall off on their own. If there is pain, long term discomfort - have a vet take a look.

Jag · 12-24-2012, 12:34 PM

Umm.. maybe 2 weeks? The adult canines look like they're about 90% in. Grim was born on 7/9... so he's 5.5 months I think.

gmcwife1 · 12-24-2012, 03:01 PM

We had double teeth for a while and we gave Nita the knuckly bones to chew on. It helped and her baby teeth fell out within the week

**bocron** · 12-24-2012, 10:04 PM

We see double teeth all the time. I'm the "teeth checker" at the Schutzhund club as my husband doesn't want any pup playing with the tug until the teeth are in (or at least all the baby teeth are out). I've seen those baby teeth hang on for weeks until suddenly we realize they're gone.
Don't pay for a vet visit quite yet, unless Grim seems uncomfortable in some way.

Jag · 12-24-2012, 10:38 PM

OK. How long should I give it? My wife said one of my past shepherds did this, but I honestly don't remember it.

Sunflowers · 12-24-2012, 10:43 PM

My vet wasn't worried about the double teeth.
Give him a marrow bone or something.
Merry Christmas!

**bocron** · 12-24-2012, 10:44 PM

I'd give it a couple more weeks. Also, don't play tug since yanking one out behind an adult tooth may cause some damage, it's better if they work their way out naturally. I give mine a big (non-bleached, natural) rawhide or a bully stick to work on it. Or an actual raw beef bone, give it in his crate so you can keep the mess to a minimum.

Jag · 12-24-2012, 11:06 PM

OK. He's got a new antler and a new knuckle bone. I'll let him work on those. I keep the knuckle bone with him all the time, hoping it will loosen them up!

Merry Christmas, Sunflowers!

12-24-2012, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	Grim's teeth This boy is going to be the death of me yet! His adult canines came in...and his baby canines failed to come out. So he's got a double set! I've tried giving him a knuckle bone, and last night resorted to try to get him to play some tug. He wouldn't play tug with me, though. He actually pushed the rope away with his front teeth. Any other suggestions before I have to find a vet to take him to (we just moved recently) to have them removed?? Only Grim would require juvenile dental care... LOL!

12-24-2012, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
gmcwife1 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,438	We had double teeth for a while and we gave Nita the knuckly bones to chew on. It helped and her baby teeth fell out within the week __________________ ~ Dori ~ Kenai - 10 yr old Samoyed Koda - 8 yr old Samoyed Max - 4 yr old rescue Persian Nita - 01/26/2012 GSD

12-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
bocron Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,995	We see double teeth all the time. I'm the "teeth checker" at the Schutzhund club as my husband doesn't want any pup playing with the tug until the teeth are in (or at least all the baby teeth are out). I've seen those baby teeth hang on for weeks until suddenly we realize they're gone. Don't pay for a vet visit quite yet, unless Grim seems uncomfortable in some way. __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

12-24-2012, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,826	My vet wasn't worried about the double teeth. Give him a marrow bone or something. Merry Christmas! __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

12-24-2012, 10:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
bocron Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,995	I'd give it a couple more weeks. Also, don't play tug since yanking one out behind an adult tooth may cause some damage, it's better if they work their way out naturally. I give mine a big (non-bleached, natural) rawhide or a bully stick to work on it. Or an actual raw beef bone, give it in his crate so you can keep the mess to a minimum. __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

12-24-2012, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
robk Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,561	How old is Grim now?

12-24-2012, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
qbchottu Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,788	How long have they been like this? I usually just give it time and they will fall off on their own. If there is pain, long term discomfort - have a vet take a look.

12-24-2012, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	Umm.. maybe 2 weeks? The adult canines look like they're about 90% in. Grim was born on 7/9... so he's 5.5 months I think.

12-24-2012, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	OK. How long should I give it? My wife said one of my past shepherds did this, but I honestly don't remember it.

12-24-2012, 11:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	OK. He's got a new antler and a new knuckle bone. I'll let him work on those. I keep the knuckle bone with him all the time, hoping it will loosen them up! Merry Christmas, Sunflowers!

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