Dental Chart for Cats

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                      General Information



The baby (deciduous) teeth begin to appear (erupt) at about 2 1/2

weeks of age, and all of the baby teeth are in by 6 weeks of

age.  Kittens begin to lose these teeth at 3 1/2 months, just

before the permanent incisors begin to appear.  All the permanent

teeth will have fully erupted by 6 months of age.



The types of teeth are incisors, canines (fangs), premolars and

molars.  Cats have 26 baby teeth and 30 permanent teeth.



                 Information Regarding Your Pet



    * Teeth that are missing or have been extracted are marked

    with an X.



    * Teeth that have been extracted during this visit:



    * The teeth and gums are in good____ fair____ poor____

    health.



    * Recommendations for future treatment or preventive

    dentistry: