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.
Formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (i3/3 c1/1 p3/2)
Formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1)
Premolars
In cats the maxillary 1st premolar and the mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars are normally missing.
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
Feline Dentition - Copyright Nottingham 2008
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This article was expert reviewed by Lisa Milella BVSc DipEVDC MRCVS. Date reviewed: July 28, 2013 |
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