My dog only has 5 teeth. She was only raised on moist food, when she loses them will she not live long?

She is only 3 years old. And was only raised on moist food before we bought her. When she loses all of her teeth she cannot eat hard food and will only eat moist. Will this make her not live as long since she will not be getting as much nourishments as she should be?

My dog only has 5 teeth. She was only raised on moist food, when she loses them will she not live long?
Wild dogs would die without teeth, but domestic dogs can live just fine without them. One of my dogs is missing quite a few of her teeth.
Reply:I knew a toy poodle that had no teeth for years and ate dry dog biscuits. Their gums harden so they can eat dry food mixed with canned and warm water which is a preferred way to serve dry food. There are many complete canned foods and raw diets out their so even if you choose not to feed her dry she can live just fine.
Reply:what breed is your dog? some are prone to teeth problems especially the toy breeds. just make sure to buy dog food that is full of all the nutrients she needs. my 4 year old dog has only ever eaten moist food and he is in great health and gets all the nutrients he needs
Reply:go to the vet and they have specail wet dog food for dogs with no teeth. she can live on that and have a long happy life
Reply:What breed is your dog? Some breeds, like the Chinese crested, often have problems with bad dentition, and they do fine.





Take her to the vet, and see what he says. If it's a matter of vitamins, etc, he may be able to give you supplements to help. Don't feed her hard food, keep her on the moist food, it will be easier for her to eat.
Reply:Dogs living completely on moist food will have bad teeth at a young age. To prevent this, also give them some dry to eat, as this is crunchy and helps clean clingy moist food and plaque from their teeth. Also, regular vet visits are necessary to clean your pets teeth professionally. You should take her to the vet, and see what they recommend. It shouldn't make her live any shorter a life, but her lack of teeth can be troublesome.
Reply:I adopted a little Peke that had really bad teeth. Took her to the Vet pull the bad teeth. She had one (1) good tooth %26amp; it was a canine tooth, but I ask the Vet to pull it cause it would be a lot easier for to eat without it. She swallowed dry food whole but her main stay was the canned food.





I got her when she was 15 yrs. old, she lived a little over 5 more years. (I think she was older than that) She lost her sight, her hearing but she knew her way around the house %26amp; yard.





She was very sickly when I got her but after all those nasty teeth were gone she started eating more %26amp; she put on some weight. Nasty teeth cause all kinds of ailments.
Reply:No! who ever told you that hates you because my dog has lost 16 teeth and he only eats moist food he is now 15,16 in december it doesn't mader how many teeth your dog loes it maders how you rasie it
Reply:Just keep feeding her the moist. They can live a long time without teeth, just like people.
Reply:Moist food is actually better for dogs, so if anything, she'll probably live longer. Moist food is less processed and contains more moisture than kibble, both of which are good reasons to feed canned food. Just be sure it's a quality one like Canidae.



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