Do Kittens Have Diarrhea When Teething? Teething & Diarrhea Related?
How Long Does Cat Teething Last
Kittens lose their baby teeth quickly and grow in their adult teeth in a short period of time. Considering that kittens mature into cats within a year, this isn’t surprising.
Here’s a general idea of what to expect in the weeks immediately after a kitten’s first tooth emergence:
2 to 3 months Their front teeth, called incisors, will begin to emerge around this time.
3 – 4 Months As their teeth begin to emerge, you’ll be able to tell them apart from other predators. We refer to them as canines.
4 to 6 Months Your kitten’s premolars will begin to erupt. These are the more prominent incisors that stretch the length of their mouths on either side.
Eleven and a half months Their baby teeth will begin to fall out and will be replaced by their adult teeth in the coming months.
For the first 16 to 18 weeks, Your kitten’s adult incisors should have grown in by now.
A period of twenty-two weeks Your kitten’s adult canine teeth should have erupted by now.
A period of 24 to 26 weeks Your kitten’s mature premolar teeth should be present. Their first set of molars normally appear around the time they become one year old.
How Many Teeth Do Kittens and Cats Have?
There are 26 baby teeth in a kitten’s mouth (deciduous teeth). Their teeth don’t come through until you’re a grown-up.
With the advent of molars, an adult cat has a total of 30 teeth (permanent/adult teeth).
For your convenience, I’ve included a kitten teething age chart below.
Kitten Teething Age Chart
| Baby Teeth (Deciduous) | Adult Teeth (Permanent) | |
| Incisors | 2-3 Weeks | 3-4 Months |
| Canines | 3-4 Weeks | 4-5 Months |
| Premolars | 4-6 Weeks | 4-6 Months |
| Molars | NA | 5-7 Months |
Kitten Teething Symptoms
When a kitten is teething, there are a few things to look out for:
It is common for kittens to eat less and take longer to eat while they are teething since their gums are inflamed.
Mouth odor Bad breath is one of the horrible side effects of teething, but don’t worry, it will pass.
Chewing/biting Seeing increased bite marks on household things, as well as on your own hands, indicates that your baby is teething.
Diarrhea According to what I wrote above, this can occur in some instances. However, severe or chronic diarrhea is not to be expected.
You should take your kitten to the vet if they have diarrhea that is really nasty. Dehydration is a possibility, or the source of the diarrhea might be something else.
Ways You Can Help Your Teething Kitten
It’s normal to want to help your kitten in any way possible, especially if you notice that they’re in pain when they’re teething.
That they are losing their baby teeth and developing adult teeth is a fully normal phenomenon. So, don’t worry about it.
Nevertheless, there are a few things you can do to help your cat relax throughout the procedure.
When my kitty is teething, I constantly keep a look out for the following:
If you have any worries, don’t hesitate to take them to the veterinarian.
You should take your kitten to the veterinarian as soon as you suspect something is amiss, such as a tooth coming in at the incorrect time or if your kitten has been vomiting or has diarrhea for several days.
My Kitten Is Losing Her Teeth…Is That Normal?
Yes! Your kitten’s deciduous (or “baby”) teeth will fall out between the ages of three and six months. When you locate teeth, they are usually quite little or maybe nothing more than a hollow shell.
As her body has resorbed the baby tooth roots to facilitate their eventual shedding, this is quite normal.
Adult teeth in your kitty began as tooth buds embedded in the jawbone. They will emerge from the bone and gum tissue as they grow and mature.
Adult teeth have roots that keep them attached to your cat’s jaw, unlike the deciduous teeth, which should fall out easily.
Your cat’s teeth are held in place by the roots, which also act as a conduit for the nerves and blood vessels that carry nutrients to the tooth pulp.
Her permanent teeth can’t erupt until her baby teeth fall off. Persistent deciduous teeth are those deciduous teeth that are still present after the adult counterparts erupt.
Adult teeth can’t properly erupt due of the crowding caused by a child’s persistent deciduous teeth, therefore it’s important to remove them as soon as possible.
In addition, this can cause your cat to have a misaligned jaw, putting her at risk for gingivitis and dental disease, as well as potentially injuring her mouth when her adult teeth come in.
It is most likely that your kitten’s four pointed canine teeth will stay in your pet’s mouth.
When Do Kittens Start Teething?
When your kitten is between two and six weeks old, she begins the process of teething. Most kittens’ tooth eruptions are uneventful, although you may notice your kittens chewing on their toys more than normal (and their siblings).
When the adult teeth begin to erupt, teething is at its peak. When a baby is just three months old, he or she should have all of their adult teeth in place.
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