Do cat's have baby teeth when they're born?

United States
June 10, 2008 4:37pm CST
A long time ago, someone told me that kittens are born with milk teeth or baby teeth and grow the real teeth for chewing later on. Do you think that's true? It sounds like a good idea, considering that the baby kittens have to nurse for so long. And, sharp teeth would hurt their mom. Do baby kittens have baby teeth? Or, are they simply born without teeth and later get the sharp teeth for chewing? What's your opinion? Would love to know.
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gemini_rose
@gemini_rose (16264)
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14 Jun 08
It is true yes, they do have baby teeth that come out over time. I remember when I had a kitten, I was playing with it and it was biting me. I felt something sharp in my hand and when I looked there was a tiny little tooth stuck in my skin! Up until then I did not realise that their teeth came out either.