I have a 7 month old Maine Coon named Bailey. I was wondering on average, how long it takes for the baby teeth to be replaced by adult teeth. Bailey has had "double" fangs for well over a month now. His gums are a little swollen and red. How long should I wait before taking him to the vet.. or is this normal?

Kym

-- Anonymous, March 14, 2001

Answers

I would take my cat to the vet immediately. My Maine Coon lost her baby teeth around 5 months (without my even noticing for the most part). But the morning I took her to the vet to have her spayed, I noticed that she had "double" canines up top. While she was at the vet, she had the baby canines pulled. I would be especially concerned since you say the gums look red and swollen.

-- Anonymous, March 15, 2001