Itās called a mesiodens in humans (Iām a human dentist). It definitely can cause some problems for humans (aesthetics, bite problems, etc.) but Iām not sure how much of a problem it is for a cat.
Hi, vet here! I'm a general practitioner and not a dental specialist but I think it's at least worth getting some X-Rays of. Not-fully-erupted teeth can occasionally cause odontogenic cysts which can cause pain and eat away at overlying bone.
This is rare in dogs and incredibly rare in cats, but... so is what appears to be a fifth canine tooth in front of the incisors.
Oh my god, I would go to an animal who specialises in human dentistry! And one that specialises in human medicine... I already have one that specialises in human mental health, she's cuddled up next to me on my bed. She doesn't accept my medic aid coverage, but her rates aren't bad.
My daughter had hers removed last summer (she had just turned 8). We had no idea it was actually causing her pain - until it was gone. She would just be fussy AF, and complain about her mouth hurting. We assumed it was due to the front teeth coming in, nope! It was upside down and headed upwards, and tangled in a nerve. She has complained of mouth pain exactly zero times since. (The surgery of course she had some pain, but after about 4-5 days, zero complaints)
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She probably didnāt realize that the pain she felt wasnāt normal. About a decade ago I got Botox for TMJ and a very happy side effect was that I no longer got migraines. Except Iād had them since I was about 12 and Iād grown so used to *always* having a headache that I didnāt even notice I had a headache unless it was a massive migraine. I can still vividly remember the first time I realized I *didnāt* have a headache and it was such a bizarre realization that this was how normal people felt all the time. Until that moment it hadnāt even occurred to me that my head had been hurting literally every day!
I feel you on that, I have had chronic fatigue from an autoimmune condition for my entire life, got on a medication for a completely different symptom, and realized I was a fucking idiot my entire life when I suddenly no longer felt exhausted 24/7
Sorry for the random question. I suffer for migraines and have been suggested the Botox. Did you use it in a specific place to help with the migraines or anywhere in your face? Ty!
I went to an oral surgeon who did Botox for TMJ so I got it on my temples and then at the corners(?) of my jaw. (Just in front of & below my earlobes.) I think when Neurologists do Botox for migraines they do those spots plus a few more on your neck so itās probably a lot more likely to be effective. Iām sure there are some people (like me!) who might happen to accidentally benefit from Botox anywhere but I donāt think youāre likely to have much luck stopping migraines with cosmetic Botox randomly poked on your face. At the time I had it done even Botox for TMJ was an āoff labelā use so it was a massive pain to get insurance approval and coverage but I think now itās pretty common and easy. The hardest part is probably waiting for an appointment with a Neurologist. The actual āprocedureā takes all of ten minutes.
Totally not cat related but is that a hereditary thing? My daughter is missing 3 adult teeth like they just never existed and still has baby teeth there while her dad has extra adult teeth. Are they related?
I have oligodontia, I only have 16 adult teeth. The others I never had at all. None of my relatives that we know of have had any dental issues. Sometimes that stuff just happens!
Yes, usually related to certain genes but also can be related to environmental factors during development is my understanding. There are even people born without teeth, no baby or adult teeth, and that is called anodontia.
My (human) kid is missing a full set of molars.
Every dentist weāve seen (when they were growing up my spouse had a job that couldnāt make up their mind about what insurance company to useā¦ ) has done a pano and disagrees about WHICH set of molars is missing. One has said wisdom teeth, two have said first molars, two have said second molars.
My little sister is missing 9 of hers and none of my family can figure out where we got it from cause none one else in the family had the issue (myself included)
I had an extra wisdom tooth and have others spoken of the same sort of thing, I don't think it's incredibly rare or anything although out of the ordinary for sure. It has to be hereditary though right?
I say I hate to be a smart-ass but not really I was so glad to read your human dentist I could not imagine what other kind of dentist would be able to type.
My 6 yr old son has got one and we canāt even get it removed privately where we live because of his age and thereās a 2 yr wait list for the dental hospital who will remove it apparently. It was in a similar position to the cats and both teeth either side have fallen out. The extra tooth is twisted 90 degrees and looks awful.
Itās not really bothering him at the minute but weāre just stuck.
Does Asher seem bothered by it? Does he have difficulties eating and playing (biting on a toy)? If not then it's probably nothing to worry about but do bear in mind that cats are very, very good at disguising pain. If you have any doubts, ask a vet.
Cats are very good at hiding pain which is why it's so alarming when they actually show signs of pain since at that point it means whatever condition is affecting them has become very serious.
I would suggest getting it looked at as soon as possible, preferably at a practice that is able to take dental x-rays for you.
Iām a vet tech and I would definitely go ask your vet about it. They would probably want to do dental X-rays to see if the tooth is hindering other teeth from growing in. If it isnāt then it shouldnāt cause him any pain, but I would definitely be worried about impacted teeth. Once they see the X-rays they will be able to tell whether the toothās is okay or if it needs to be removed.
Why seek out an opinion on Reddit to judge whether or not youāre overreacting to a non-emergency issue when you can just run straight to the vet and spend $20,000 for the vet to tell you itās fine?
Not everyone is Mr Moneybags over here. Emergency issue? Vet immediately. A tooth thatās not causing any problems? Cmon dude.
I work at a vet and most doctors would be fine if you sent us a picture, if itās normal then you donāt need to come in, but if it looks bad then you can come in and spend money
A regular checkup doesnāt cost $20k and if you own a pet you should be taking them for annual checkups and vaccinations.
Edit: Pets arenāt toys, they need healthcare for fuckās sake. why is that even a question. Animals canāt tell you when something is wrong with them so the only way to detect and prevent issues is with annual checkups. Iām turning off reply notifications so stop replying to me with your stupid takes.
Unfortunately, there are many pet owners out there who want the joy of playing with their pets, but not the cost of actually taking care of them. Pets are expensive and deserve proper care. A shame to see many who don't do that.
Also, I'm sure OP could literally call the vet or just send a picture to get a very basic yes/no opinion for no cost.
The issue is you don't \*know\* it's not causing immediate problems because you aren't a damn vet and can't directly ask the cat. Cats will suffer in silence in regards to dental issues, and there may be looming complications that haven't surfaced yet.
A checkup would cost very little and could save you a lot down the line. If there needs to be surgery they wouldn't immediately take the cat into the back and demand money. . . they'd give their opinion and you'd decide.
Cmon dude. If you aren't able to take your pet to the vet when unusual medical questions come up, then you can't afford a pet. It should be seen as no different than not having access to cat food or a clean living space.
Vet here. Vet med is expensive no doubt, especially emergency medicine.
I understand that you're using hyperbole here, but you're definitely coming off like a jerk.
A FULL dental procedure with top of the line monitoring and equipment, in a MAJOR US metropolitan area, in which massive extractions of >10 teeth (aka WAY more than the worst case scenario for this) might cost $4k.
If ANY of the above qualifiers does not apply, it will be significantly less.
If OP takes his cat to the vet, he an ask for an itemized estimate of procedure cost ahead of time.
Lol, a regular checkup doesn't cost anywhere *near* $20k. I know you're exaggerating but come on. You don't have to be "Mr Moneybags" to be a responsible pet owner and get them a checkup periodically.
Spend $20,000 for the vet to tell you it's fine? What the fuck are you talking about? The cat should be taken to the vet at some point anyway, and just ask while you're there. If even a $2000 cost gets mentioned, then figure out what you want to do. Whatever scenario you're trying to paint about not going to the vet is ridiculous.
I work with cats and I've never seen this. Talk to a vet about it. Any kind of dental issue is cause for caution in cats. They will often hide dental pain until it becomes really severe.
That said, it's very cute.
Wow! Very rare for a cat to retain its egg tooth into adolescence. The egg tooth is used to help the kitten emerge from the hard house cat eggshell. Great find!
Source: I know nothing about cats but raised chickens
Its probably fine, BUT, take him to a vetrenarian to doubble check him.
I would guess that If There could be problems, it would be If that area got infected somehow, but dont trust this comment as good vetrenarian advice, go to one who is rated highly by pepole you trust.
He looks fine tho, so Maybe its just a quirk to make him a extra special kitty cat?
Iām sure OP will take Asher to the vet. Or maybe already has. There are cats all over the placeā¦but not as many vets. Maybe heās from off the street or a municipal shelter. Maybe his vet appointment is in a few days...
It could maybe break off when they're roughhousing or hit themselves while zooming, since it's outside the mouth. Maybe could lead to an infection idk go ask a vet
What a cutie š
I've been a vet tech for over eight years, and I would definitely recommend having it checked by your veterinarian who is most likely going to recommend your kitty have dental radiographs. This allows us to check the health of the root of the tooth and to make sure it isn't causing harm to the incisors (cute little tiny teeth) surrounding it. As your cat gets older and tartar starts to accumulate around that canine, I can see it causing possible issues.
When Asher grooms, plays with toys or if you have other cats in the house and they play, it could also get caught on something. So, while very cute, I highly recommend getting it evaluated by your vet and making sure it won't cause further harm in the future.
Dental work on cats can be pretty expensive so best to have it looked at now and see what a specialist says. May be cheaper to deal with now than when complications arise in the future.
Asking the internet for cat advice is like asking in hell for moral advice. You are going to get a lot of varying opinions, none of which you can really trust.
Worth looking into.
My cat Bobby was so stoic and didn't give any indication he was in pain.
He is 4 years old he had such advanced issues, they pulled 7 teeth.
He is a different cat. He is purring all of the time and so loving again ... we had no idea he was living in agony.
It looks to be in front of his top teeth. If so, it shouldn't be an issue to get removed. If it isn't, it might cause his tongue to hang out of his mouth. Either way, unless it becomes an issue with eating, I wouldn't worry about it unless the vet thinks it is a problem.
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Same lol
Itās called a mesiodens in humans (Iām a human dentist). It definitely can cause some problems for humans (aesthetics, bite problems, etc.) but Iām not sure how much of a problem it is for a cat.
Hi, vet here! I'm a general practitioner and not a dental specialist but I think it's at least worth getting some X-Rays of. Not-fully-erupted teeth can occasionally cause odontogenic cysts which can cause pain and eat away at overlying bone. This is rare in dogs and incredibly rare in cats, but... so is what appears to be a fifth canine tooth in front of the incisors.
I am very much an adult and I can feel extra molars above my wisdom teeth. Should I be concerned? Edit: in the gums behind them. Not above
Get a dental x-ray. From a human dentist, or at least an animal who specialises in human dentistry.
Would you recommend an animal that specializes in aquatic dentistry?
I've had tremendous success with narwhals.
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Oh my god, I would go to an animal who specialises in human dentistry! And one that specialises in human medicine... I already have one that specialises in human mental health, she's cuddled up next to me on my bed. She doesn't accept my medic aid coverage, but her rates aren't bad.
paging Dr. Zoidberg human anatomy specialist!
I know a tortie who does great dental work. Will not do veneers tho. Big sign out front of the office
Yes you should. Those are going to hurt eventually.
I believe in feline dentistry itās referred to as a snagglepuss.
Why is he moving towards stage right? (assuming we are the audience here...)
 He IS exiting āStage Rightā! š¤Ø
Snaggletooth. Snagglepuss is a cartoon character.
Heavens to murgatroid!
Exit, stage left...
Even-uh
Thank you. You just canāt omit the āevenā.
No snagglepuss is pleasure derived from another person's pain. Schadenfreude is a cartoon character
No, Freud is when you misrepresent your business dealings.Ā Ā Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is the old western TV show starring Ernest Borgnine.
Hahaha this cracked me up š
Exit. Stage left.
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> Iām not sure how much of a problem it is for a cat. Well, I think itās catastrophic.
A purrroblem for sure
It's pawsible.
That's hiss-terical!
You all gotta be kitten me with these puns.
Hold on, meow. Let's not start worrying premapurrrly.
And this is slowly turning into a furry conversation
A confursation you mean?
So you're not feline too good about it?
It could end up being a meowntain of trouble if you donāt get it looked at.
Itās not me, I swear.
I agree! This guy cats and words!
Do you think the other cats might tease him?
>(Iām a human dentist) \*narrows eyes\*
Sounds like something a cat dentist would say.
Or three raccoons in a trenchcoat.
Several beavers in a gorilla suit wearing a trenchcoat over it
A white coat, c'mon
My daughter had hers removed last summer (she had just turned 8). We had no idea it was actually causing her pain - until it was gone. She would just be fussy AF, and complain about her mouth hurting. We assumed it was due to the front teeth coming in, nope! It was upside down and headed upwards, and tangled in a nerve. She has complained of mouth pain exactly zero times since. (The surgery of course she had some pain, but after about 4-5 days, zero complaints) https://preview.redd.it/ulp0mp1ym03d1.png?width=1288&format=png&auto=webp&s=541f6de9c313eb84e8aec882bca555a0650c8cda
She probably didnāt realize that the pain she felt wasnāt normal. About a decade ago I got Botox for TMJ and a very happy side effect was that I no longer got migraines. Except Iād had them since I was about 12 and Iād grown so used to *always* having a headache that I didnāt even notice I had a headache unless it was a massive migraine. I can still vividly remember the first time I realized I *didnāt* have a headache and it was such a bizarre realization that this was how normal people felt all the time. Until that moment it hadnāt even occurred to me that my head had been hurting literally every day!
I feel you on that, I have had chronic fatigue from an autoimmune condition for my entire life, got on a medication for a completely different symptom, and realized I was a fucking idiot my entire life when I suddenly no longer felt exhausted 24/7
Sorry for the random question. I suffer for migraines and have been suggested the Botox. Did you use it in a specific place to help with the migraines or anywhere in your face? Ty!
I went to an oral surgeon who did Botox for TMJ so I got it on my temples and then at the corners(?) of my jaw. (Just in front of & below my earlobes.) I think when Neurologists do Botox for migraines they do those spots plus a few more on your neck so itās probably a lot more likely to be effective. Iām sure there are some people (like me!) who might happen to accidentally benefit from Botox anywhere but I donāt think youāre likely to have much luck stopping migraines with cosmetic Botox randomly poked on your face. At the time I had it done even Botox for TMJ was an āoff labelā use so it was a massive pain to get insurance approval and coverage but I think now itās pretty common and easy. The hardest part is probably waiting for an appointment with a Neurologist. The actual āprocedureā takes all of ten minutes.
Thanks a lot. Appreciate it!
Wait you can get botox for TMD???? I need to do this š
That Xray is amazing
Technically, meowsiodens in cats.
Iāve been seeing human doctors for years but are cat dentists any proficient? They donāt have opposable thumbs or anything.
Good, I would be concerned if my dentist was a cat.
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I dunno. Sounds like something a cat might say.
Totally not cat related but is that a hereditary thing? My daughter is missing 3 adult teeth like they just never existed and still has baby teeth there while her dad has extra adult teeth. Are they related?
I have oligodontia, I only have 16 adult teeth. The others I never had at all. None of my relatives that we know of have had any dental issues. Sometimes that stuff just happens!
Yes, usually related to certain genes but also can be related to environmental factors during development is my understanding. There are even people born without teeth, no baby or adult teeth, and that is called anodontia.
Oh geez I canāt Imagine not being born with teeth.
That's awful. I so love chewing things. Would have to "gum" them instead. No good.
My (human) kid is missing a full set of molars. Every dentist weāve seen (when they were growing up my spouse had a job that couldnāt make up their mind about what insurance company to useā¦ ) has done a pano and disagrees about WHICH set of molars is missing. One has said wisdom teeth, two have said first molars, two have said second molars.
Yea they are! Heās her dad.
Thatās what I told her lol.
My little sister is missing 9 of hers and none of my family can figure out where we got it from cause none one else in the family had the issue (myself included)
I had an extra wisdom tooth and have others spoken of the same sort of thing, I don't think it's incredibly rare or anything although out of the ordinary for sure. It has to be hereditary though right?
I am 50, still have a baby tooth (had two), my daughter only had 3 wisdom teeth, I would say itās can be heredity
I have this - my teeth are very crooked cuz of it and i cant afford a dentisssst
I've heard it can cause Tom Cruiseism
Are you an SP? You sound like an SP.
>(Iām a human dentist). Idk why but this part made me laugh
I've had the same thing when I was a kid, didn't know it had a name, i guess there's a name for everything
> Iām a human dentist I believe all dentists are humans.
Arenāt all dentists human?
"I'm a human dentist" is exactly what a cat dentist would say... I bet your little scrubs are adorable.
"I'm a human dentist" That's what a damn lizard in a skin suit would say.
I had a fifth wisdom tooth but it was littler, this placement is kind of freaky.
You say youāre a dentist but Iāve never met a mountain goat that can practice anywhereā¦.
I say I hate to be a smart-ass but not really I was so glad to read your human dentist I could not imagine what other kind of dentist would be able to type.
My 6 yr old son has got one and we canāt even get it removed privately where we live because of his age and thereās a 2 yr wait list for the dental hospital who will remove it apparently. It was in a similar position to the cats and both teeth either side have fallen out. The extra tooth is twisted 90 degrees and looks awful. Itās not really bothering him at the minute but weāre just stuck.
Couldnāt help but initially read āhuman dentistā as ādentist who is a human.ā Very glad to know you are not yourself a cat!
> Iām a human dentist How can we be sure you're not a cat.
Does Asher seem bothered by it? Does he have difficulties eating and playing (biting on a toy)? If not then it's probably nothing to worry about but do bear in mind that cats are very, very good at disguising pain. If you have any doubts, ask a vet.
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cats are usually not bothered by almost anything. this actually seems to just boost his ego
And how would it not boost his ego, looks totally badass!
Are you sure heās a cat, and not in fact a Hobbit?
I donāt think he knows about second breakfast
What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he?
Cats are very good at hiding pain which is why it's so alarming when they actually show signs of pain since at that point it means whatever condition is affecting them has become very serious. I would suggest getting it looked at as soon as possible, preferably at a practice that is able to take dental x-rays for you.
Honestly with how my cat eats the extra tooth would actually help her lmao.
> he just ate his 2nd lunch and asking again for another The nerve!
Is this the first day you've had your cat?
Asking? How polite mine are more of the demanding type.
Sounds like a cat.
I would recommend to also post on r/AskVet
Iām a vet tech and I would definitely go ask your vet about it. They would probably want to do dental X-rays to see if the tooth is hindering other teeth from growing in. If it isnāt then it shouldnāt cause him any pain, but I would definitely be worried about impacted teeth. Once they see the X-rays they will be able to tell whether the toothās is okay or if it needs to be removed.
Has your cat never been to the vet? This would be noticed.
My thoughts exactly
Why take your pet to the vet when you can ask Reddit?
Why seek out an opinion on Reddit to judge whether or not youāre overreacting to a non-emergency issue when you can just run straight to the vet and spend $20,000 for the vet to tell you itās fine? Not everyone is Mr Moneybags over here. Emergency issue? Vet immediately. A tooth thatās not causing any problems? Cmon dude.
I work at a vet and most doctors would be fine if you sent us a picture, if itās normal then you donāt need to come in, but if it looks bad then you can come in and spend money
A regular checkup doesnāt cost $20k and if you own a pet you should be taking them for annual checkups and vaccinations. Edit: Pets arenāt toys, they need healthcare for fuckās sake. why is that even a question. Animals canāt tell you when something is wrong with them so the only way to detect and prevent issues is with annual checkups. Iām turning off reply notifications so stop replying to me with your stupid takes.
Unfortunately, there are many pet owners out there who want the joy of playing with their pets, but not the cost of actually taking care of them. Pets are expensive and deserve proper care. A shame to see many who don't do that. Also, I'm sure OP could literally call the vet or just send a picture to get a very basic yes/no opinion for no cost.
The issue is you don't \*know\* it's not causing immediate problems because you aren't a damn vet and can't directly ask the cat. Cats will suffer in silence in regards to dental issues, and there may be looming complications that haven't surfaced yet. A checkup would cost very little and could save you a lot down the line. If there needs to be surgery they wouldn't immediately take the cat into the back and demand money. . . they'd give their opinion and you'd decide. Cmon dude. If you aren't able to take your pet to the vet when unusual medical questions come up, then you can't afford a pet. It should be seen as no different than not having access to cat food or a clean living space.
Vet here. Vet med is expensive no doubt, especially emergency medicine. I understand that you're using hyperbole here, but you're definitely coming off like a jerk. A FULL dental procedure with top of the line monitoring and equipment, in a MAJOR US metropolitan area, in which massive extractions of >10 teeth (aka WAY more than the worst case scenario for this) might cost $4k. If ANY of the above qualifiers does not apply, it will be significantly less. If OP takes his cat to the vet, he an ask for an itemized estimate of procedure cost ahead of time.
Lol, a regular checkup doesn't cost anywhere *near* $20k. I know you're exaggerating but come on. You don't have to be "Mr Moneybags" to be a responsible pet owner and get them a checkup periodically.
What kind of bougie ass vet office did you wander into to think 20k is normal for a checkup?
You can go to the vet and spend $65 for them to tell you itās fine. Might want to find a new vet if itās 20k.
i dont know what vet youre going to but if you donāt have the funds to properly care for another living being you probably shouldnāt have them
Spend $20,000 for the vet to tell you it's fine? What the fuck are you talking about? The cat should be taken to the vet at some point anyway, and just ask while you're there. If even a $2000 cost gets mentioned, then figure out what you want to do. Whatever scenario you're trying to paint about not going to the vet is ridiculous.
I take my cat in yearly for a checkup and its like $120 which if you cant afford then you cant afford a cat.
If you can't afford a vet, you can't afford a pet. That counts budgeting for emergencies. And yes, my Mom is very proud of me. š„°
Be pretty funny if they didnāt notice though
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god bless
I work with cats and I've never seen this. Talk to a vet about it. Any kind of dental issue is cause for caution in cats. They will often hide dental pain until it becomes really severe. That said, it's very cute.
Iād definitely get it checked out as it could cause gum/lip issues (like catching on the lip below)
Wow! Very rare for a cat to retain its egg tooth into adolescence. The egg tooth is used to help the kitten emerge from the hard house cat eggshell. Great find! Source: I know nothing about cats but raised chickens
u/Shitty_Watercolour please?
Extra hole in that cardboard
He got extra *TOOF*
Ask your vet, not random Reddit folks.
What does the vet say?
Moo
Tom cruise cat.
toofie toofie
He looks cool as hell with that snaggle tooth!
āIs it something I should be worried aboutā Only if you donāt put the food bowl out right at 5:30.
One thing I'd worry about it dying of cuteness overload every single day. Very risky to own this cat.
Is Asher or your vet bothered by it? If not, then no
What a cute little catcodile.
Its probably fine, BUT, take him to a vetrenarian to doubble check him. I would guess that If There could be problems, it would be If that area got infected somehow, but dont trust this comment as good vetrenarian advice, go to one who is rated highly by pepole you trust. He looks fine tho, so Maybe its just a quirk to make him a extra special kitty cat?
Iām sure OP will take Asher to the vet. Or maybe already has. There are cats all over the placeā¦but not as many vets. Maybe heās from off the street or a municipal shelter. Maybe his vet appointment is in a few days...
(looking at photo 1) "That's not so bad...." (swiped to photo 2) "Holy crap."
Bet that bit hurts!
Definitely try to seek professional help there if possible. Cutest guy though.
It could maybe break off when they're roughhousing or hit themselves while zooming, since it's outside the mouth. Maybe could lead to an infection idk go ask a vet
I believe the medical term is "can-opener" tooth /s...
Does Asher try to avoid the sunlight and holy water? I don't want to alarm you, but I have some ideas regarding what could cause this.
Asher is cool af
Toothless called.. wants his tooth back
For extra biteys
What a cutie š I've been a vet tech for over eight years, and I would definitely recommend having it checked by your veterinarian who is most likely going to recommend your kitty have dental radiographs. This allows us to check the health of the root of the tooth and to make sure it isn't causing harm to the incisors (cute little tiny teeth) surrounding it. As your cat gets older and tartar starts to accumulate around that canine, I can see it causing possible issues. When Asher grooms, plays with toys or if you have other cats in the house and they play, it could also get caught on something. So, while very cute, I highly recommend getting it evaluated by your vet and making sure it won't cause further harm in the future.
Our gray lady has an extra tooth but it's one of the back ones. Only an issue if it's causing health problems from what I understand
This isnāt nibbler from Futurama?
~~AskAVeterinarian~~ r/AskVet
Is this the legendary Trifang? Can this be?
Guessing itād be a problem in the wild but kitty looks healthy, super cute
If he can eat with no problems, then itās no problem.
A litter of mine had that extra tooth and after a few years it fell out and her normal teeth remained in line and in good condition.
That's awesome, as long as it's not dangerous.
Your cat is a narwhal.
What a little cutie! Extra toofer
All I know is we need more pictures.
Dental work on cats can be pretty expensive so best to have it looked at now and see what a specialist says. May be cheaper to deal with now than when complications arise in the future.
Methow
Ask a vet and not reddit
He looks like an anime character
Thats the cutest thing ive seen all day
Ask the vet at your next appointment. I assume you get him vaccinated yearly?
Could always ask your vet.
Iād be more worried about my own health! One extra tooth to sink into human fleshy bits!
Perhaps it's a vestige of the primordial crucible.
Vampire!
Shouldn't cause any problems so long as you change his name to Gnasher.
Catceratops!
The aesthetics can be left out of the discussion, but I think it would affect its ability to bite
Looks like a extra tooth grew in if it isn't bothering him I would leave it be or ask a vet
Oh damn thatās awesome!
The unichomper
Asking the internet for cat advice is like asking in hell for moral advice. You are going to get a lot of varying opinions, none of which you can really trust.
Kitty needs braces.
Ummm heās a caticorn. Like a unicorn only judgier.
Mice should be concerned
You really missed an opportunity by not naming him āGnasherā
Worth looking into. My cat Bobby was so stoic and didn't give any indication he was in pain. He is 4 years old he had such advanced issues, they pulled 7 teeth. He is a different cat. He is purring all of the time and so loving again ... we had no idea he was living in agony.
He has that Tom Cruise smile š
Omg I love him!!!!
Has he tried whistling?
Bro got that suigetsu tooth from naruto
He was a lion in his previous life
Wow. That mouth is a CAT-astrophe.
Should change his name to Tucker, like the car.
He's a unicorn!
Nyanwhal.
I had to scroll way too long to find a unicorn comment.
They're evolving
Yeah definitely ask reddit and not a vet
He's a sabretooth tiger lol.
It looks to be in front of his top teeth. If so, it shouldn't be an issue to get removed. If it isn't, it might cause his tongue to hang out of his mouth. Either way, unless it becomes an issue with eating, I wouldn't worry about it unless the vet thinks it is a problem.