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Community | Ask The Vet
Do Kittens Teeth?
02.12.2008Do kittens teeth like babies do? Would the kitten eat less if it's gums were hurting whilst the teeth come through? What signs are there that a kitten is teething?
- Laura
Hello Laura
Thank you for your question about kittens and teething. Kittens gradually lose their baby teeth to be replaced by permanent adult teeth from around 4 months of age and usually all of their permanent teeth have erupted by 6-7 months of age. This happens without any accompanying signs but you might find the odd tiny little tooth on the carpet when it has been lost.
We have never known a kitten show any signs of discomfort specifically due to the teething process so that's very unlike human babies who can show discomfort and be generally fretful. A kitten could develop a sore mouth for another reason such as an infection and gum inflammation or 'gingivitis' and then show a reduced appetite as a result of this. If you have a kitten and are concerned about a reduced appetite the best advice would be to have a check up with your vet to see if your kitten has a medical problem.
- The Barton Lodge Veterinary Team
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