It's a common sight to see dogs and cats lose their baby teeth as they grow, making way for their permanent set. However, tooth loss in pets isn't just a sign of old age - it could indicate ...

And one aspect that often worries pet owners is when their animals lose their teeth. Like us, our dogs and cats grow a set of baby teeth which eventually fall out and adult teeth form. While it is ...

Just like humans, our canine and feline companions grow a set of baby teeth that eventually ... "This is just a reminder that dogs and cats don't lose their teeth because of old age." ...

and they develop baby—or deciduous—teeth as they wean, then permanent teeth as they mature. Like apes, humans have 32 permanent teeth (counting wisdom teeth). Cats have 30, dogs 42.