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Expert: Susan Potts - 11/2/2009


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Our 5 month old lab is losing her puppy teeth.  I noticed she still has both sets of her front teeth and she is having trouble eating... is this normal or do we need to get the puppy teeth pulled?

Answer
Hi Greg,

It is normal for some of the puppy teeth to stay in as the adult teeth come down.  However they should be falling out soon after.  If this continues, they may need to be pulled.  Check with your vet on how long you should wait.  

Susan Potts  
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Susan Potts

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I am a professional dog groomer and can help you with your dog's grooming needs. I also love to study pet foods and can help you with choosing a good food for your pet. Nutrition by supplements for health is also a topic I enjoy talking about.

Experience

Over 17 years for professional dog and cat grooming. Nearly five year combined of studying pet health and nutrition. Four plus years as an independent field representative with Flint River Ranch pet food and three plus years as a representative in the HealthyPetNet business featuring Life's Abundance dog and cat food, treats, vitamins and grooming care products. Over two years as a distributor for NuVet Plus pet supplements. Teaching clients and giving nutritional support to help with their pet's well being. Owner of Spotts Grooming and Holistic Pet

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The Healthy Dog, Spotts Dog Care

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On the job training as a brusher/bather for one year. Basic groomer for three years. Certificate groomer from Groom Expo 2004 Home studies of Groomer In A box and continuing education at groom expos through out the country.

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17 years of grooming clients, Pet food and supplement customers through out the United States and Canada

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