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My 6-month-old kitten's baby teeth haven't fallen out. Is it normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 lbs

Hello, my name is alyssa and i took in a baby kitten that 1 of my friends no longer wanted. He is now about 6 or 7 months old. His name is king. Recently i noticed his top amd bottom fangs have double teeth in both. They have been there for a few days that i have noticed. Is this normal? Should i take him in sooner rather than later? Is he in pain?

3 Answers

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2017

Hi, what you are seeing is his adult teeth coming in and his baby teeth haven't fallen out yet. this does not cause pain and is not a medical issue unless he gets to be over 1.5 years and they have not fallen out. The retained baby teeth can get food stuck in them and cause dental disease. I would not worry about it until his is older. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on March 21st, 2018
Yes, I would have Dolly seen by a vet for this retained baby tooth. It will likely need to be extracted under anesthesia so that the adult canine tooth can grow in correctly. I'd made an appointment for her with the vet this week. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 26th, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

This appears to be a deciduous (baby) tooth from your kitty-and given her age, it is likely to be nothing else. Cats and dogs shed their baby teeth just like we do as they age!

If Tsubaki is still eating and drinking and appears to be non painful, it is very likely that no concern is warranted-it's just your kitty growing up!

I hope this helps!
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