Dental Formula - Cat
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Introduction
Cats are toothless at birth. Deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and functional by the end of the 6th month.
The formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (i3/3 c1/1 p3/2)
The formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1)
Premolars
Cats are normally missing the maxillary 1st premolar and the mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars
Molars
A decrease in the number of molars leaves the cat with a shearing bite, rather than wider cusps for grinding.
Image from Aspinall, The Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing, Elsevier Health Sciences, All rights reserved
This article was expert reviewed by Lisa Milella BVSc DipEVDC MRCVS. Date reviewed: July 28, 2013 |
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