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Our Nico is gone now to his new home, near Portland, OR.

When do Papillon Puppies Loose Their Baby Teeth

• Teething:

Papillon Puppies start getting their adult teeth by approximately 3-4 months of age. This teething stage, where puppy teeth are replaced by adult teeth, last about 3 months or so, during that time, just like a human baby, your puppy can have a sore mouth, and it may inflict their eating habits, if his mouth is really sore.
The shedding of the baby teeth and replacement with adult teeth end at about 8 months of age.

Most of the time, the puppy swallows the tooth, that is the reason, we never get to see them.

• Retaining Puppy Teeth:

There are time when the baby teeth do not fall out, and the dog develops a double row of teeth.

Or you see a one adult tooth next to it's companion baby tooth. This can cause the adult tooth, or teeth being pushed out of alignment, which can cause malocclusion and gum injury.

Keep checking your your puppy's teeth, especially around the age of 6 months. If you see retained teeth, go to your vet; he will have the baby teeth removed.

Papillon Growth Stages

4.5 Months6 Months8 Months1 Year1.5 Years2.5 Years

Papillon Growth Stages

 5.5 Weeks6 Months9 Months 11 Months16 months

Papillon Puppies: Feeding

A Papillon Puppy at the age of 7-9 weeks is called and infant, and it is common, that you pick your puppy up at this time to take him  home with you.
The dog food world out there is an overwhelming one.
Ask your breeder what food your puppy had till now, possibly take a little home with you. you will make the choice between buying the same, or decide for another kind.
Buy a high quality dry, smaller kibble food. The first 2 ingredients should be: chicken, meet, lamb, but not "poultry by-products". Mix a little of his new food to the one you brought home for a few days. Change the ratio more and more toward the new food. this way you don't have to mop up runny poop!!
As smaller your pup is ,the more often you feed your 7-9 week old  treasure. Small quantities, as on an average 3 times per day.
It is easier to house train your Papillon, if you feed him on a regular schedule, and not leave your food bowl standing around.
And yes, you could have an overweight puppy!! If you can not feel his ribs, then he is overweight. give him a little less food, no snacks!!

But if you see /feel his rib -and hip bones, then he is underweight.  see my article "weight gain diet" here in this blog.
Be aware, that your papillon is growing, so all these amounts do change in the upcoming weeks.
Get to know your Papillon puppy, feel his ribs frequently, and look at him closely.

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