Q: Do pets loose teeth and get new ones like humans do?  My 3-year-old cat has already lost one tooth and he has a loose one. Is this normal?  

A: Cats and dogs do lose their baby teeth and get an adult set.  A 3-year-old cat already has an adult set.  It sounds like your cat has dental disease which would cause bad breath and teeth to fall out.  Have your veterinarian check the teeth.  Loose teeth are painful and your vet may wish to clean and removed diseased teeth from your pet.

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