FURRY FUN FACT OF THE DAY: HOW MANY TEETH DO CATS HAVE?

Source: The South African (Extract)
Posted: July 30, 2023

Pets can do all sorts of crazy – and wonderful – things, can’t they? We bet you discover new things about them on a daily basis.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CAT TEETH

Cats have 26 baby teeth and 30 permanent teeth.

Baby teeth appear around 2-3 weeks old.

Adult cat teeth develop by 6 months.

The adult cat teeth include incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.

Dental care is vital for a cat’s oral health.

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