Wondered if anyone can help me I have a 3 and a half month old puppy whos bottom canine is digging into the inside of her mouth the rest of the mouth looks fine and the vet said leave it as it is not the adult tooth, can anyone advise on how I can try and correct it..?

Many thanks in advance

Give pup plenty of ball play with a ball that is not too big ;) this will encourage the tooth into a better position, although I would not be worrying about a puppy tooth, it can be a sign that the adult tooth will also go astray ;) 

A good article on this type of problem here

http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00047.htm

Thanks for this info, she doesnt mind running after the ball but doesnt bring it back! , so she therefore doesnt hold it in her mouth. Would the use of bones help..?

http://www.animaldental.com.au/Inverted%20Canines.pdf

For some reason my browser won't view that file Teilo :( can't find any description of inverted canines anywhere else :(

Whatever the cause of the misplaced tooth, maybe you should inform the breeder, they would want to know as this can influence their breeding in the future ;)

This site shows all mouth faults, are you going to Bridgend in the morning???
I an only taking my Borzoi,  have entered the Norwich  but will not take him
he got reserve CC at LKA,   And where were you and Dr Jones on the 27th of Dec
I was judging Terriers and Group in Carmarthen  classes for your Breed no entries,,,,,,

http://www.dentalvet.com/patients/orthodontics/pet_orthodontics.htm

Thanks for all your help, would you advise getting the babie teeth removed...?

>And where were you and Dr Jones on the 27th of Dec

I> was judging Terriers and Group in Carmarthen  classes for your Breed no entries,,,,,,

Sorry forgot about Carmarthen, I'd have been there with bells on  ;)  Don't know about Dr. Jones ;)  they may have had other arrangements ;) but no other entries???  What about the other S.Wales Bedlies? not one of them??

Not in Bridgend, didn't enter as was sure the Pocket Rocket would be in season by now, but still waiting :(  and she looks good too :(  typical! 

congrats on the RCC!  love that pup! he's gorgeous so it's no surprise ;)  Good Luck with your Borzoi, hope you get a big enough ring to move well ;)

>Whatever the cause of the misplaced tooth, maybe you should inform the breeder, they would want to know as >this can influence their breeding in the future

That of course was meant for Muddlepup - NOT Teilo !!!

>Thanks for this info, she doesnt mind running after the ball but doesnt bring it back! , so she therefore doesnt >hold it in her mouth. Would the use of bones help..?

This is why it can take about a week to train the pup to hold the ball and bite down on it ;) and with younger pups it takes longer ;)  I doubt it would affect the present teeth much but would possibly move the canine a little and also relieve pressure of the tooth on the palate.  The main effect would be on the permanent canines and ensuring that they come through at the correct angle ;)

Bones would be effective only in helping to remove the baby teeth, they won't help improve the position of a canine tooth ;)

>would you advise getting the babie teeth removed...?

Personally, I'd be guided by the vet, if he's happy to leave the baby tooth then it should be ok ;)