He is an adult male, approximately 9 years. They are also slightly translucent in color because the tooth tissue has a lower density. Many cats lose a tooth or two over the course of their lives. She is an active outdoor cat, just coming up 7 years old, who hunts daily and often gets into scraps - … The tooth will come out on its own during play. Many pet owners neglect the oral hygiene of their cats. It seems to be sliced/broken off - the root and stub of the tooth is still there. Species:Cat Age:12-13 Sex/Neuter status:Female/Spayed Breed:Short haired black Body weight:12 lbs History:slightly overweight but generally healthy, declawed Clinical signs:Lost lower canine tooth Duration:today Your general location:Iowa. Now I've discovered that she lost her other fang and has only her small front teeth and far back teeth. Hello! However, tooth loss for adult cats in general is a sign of imbalance in their body. As you can see in the picture taken after Sissy was under general anesthesia, the lower right canine tooth (even in cats it is called a canine tooth) is fractured near the tip. I called the vet to get an antibiotic to prevent infection and she is telling me that she will have to have dental surgery. My vet in the UK couldn't see if the whole tooth is gone as the gum has closed over where the tooth was, so he booked him in for a general anesthetic to see if the root is still there and (I think) extract if it is. I have just noticed that my cat, Hazel, has lost her front left upper canine tooth. I first noticed the tooth when I saw the cat sleeping. In vertical luxation, the tooth may move up (intrusion) or down (extrusion) in its bony socket. Something white was hanging out of her mouth. My cat, Potato, lost her canine tooth last night. A tooth fracture in a dog or cat can be complicated or uncomplicated. The mutation can be vertical (downward) or lateral (on either side). My cat is 14 years old and lost one of her fangs about a year ago. When Do Cats Lose Baby Teeth? I was worried then, but I thought she would be fine since she still had her other teeth to chew with. It is not uncommon for a cat to lose 1 or 2 permanent teeth during their adult life. If it’s a kitten simply loosing her baby teeth. While feline tooth loss is common, it's not normal. It's the result of injury or infection. Tooth Luxation or Avulsion in Cats. There are different types of tooth luxation -- the clinical term that is given for a dislocation of the tooth from its normal spot in the mouth. A common cause of tooth loss in canines is due to diseased teeth and gums. This can lead to the accumulation of tartar and can make it difficult to tell whether they have lost a tooth. My cat recently lost his upper left canine tooth (I'm not sure how, perhaps in a fight). It won’t hurt her at all. Cats begin losing their baby teeth at around 12 weeks or 3 months. 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