My Chihuahua has lost her front teeth

Hi there,

Your dog’s teeth falling out could be caused by periodontal disease. However, this is usually painful for the dog before the teeth actually drop out: have you noticed your dog eating less or struggling to eat? Does he have bad breath? If so, there’s a good chance that’s the issue. It’s worth noting that Chihuahuas are a breed that frequently suffers from tartar build-up and, consequently, periodontitis (don’t hesitate to take your other Chihuahuas to the vet for a dental scale and polish).

That said, not having teeth won’t stop your dog from eating (as long as he isn’t in pain). If you do notice he’s having trouble chewing his dry food, you can soak it in a little water to soften it up.

As for gum disease, the teeth falling out is a symptom of it in itself: perhaps that’s what you saw? In any case, as long as your dog is eating normally, things should be fine. If he does start eating less, it’s best to see the vet, who will prescribe a treatment suited to the cause of the pain (whether it's bacteria, inflammation, etc.).

I hope this helps,

Anais

+1 titejava. I can completely understand why you’re so stunned by this discovery 😨

Hang in there and wait for the vet's opinion....!

A word of advice: try to avoid looking things up online, as you'll find all sorts of rubbish on there. Your best bet is to get the vet's opinion.