Causes of Bleeding Gums in Dogs
Why Are My Dog's Gums Bleeding?
Gum Diseases
Your dog may have an oral disease, such as periodontitis or gingivitis, if his gums are bleeding. Such diseases can be avoided with preventative care, like teeth brushing and regular dental exams. If your dog has a gum disease, you may be able to stop the bleeding, but you won't be able to reverse the disease. Does your dog have thick saliva, red or inflamed gums, bad odor or pus pockets in the mouth, missing or broken teeth, or receding gums? If so, you should visit your veterinarian to discuss treatment.
Injuries to the Gums
Does your dog have a missing or broken tooth, along with bleeding of the gums? Speak with your veterinarian; he may have suffered an injury due to falling or even getting into a fight with another dog. The problem can be fixed by stopping the bleeding and allowing the injury to heal. Sometimes, but not always, tooth extraction is necessary.
Poisoning; Ingested Substances
Gum bleeding can also be caused by poisoning due to ingested substances. Items that may be toxic to your dog are toxic plants, chocolate, alcohol, antifreeze, rat poison, and various other household chemicals. If your dog has poisoning, he should be forced to vomit and be given charcoal, which will absorb the toxins in his body. You may also want to have a blood test taken to be sure the poisonous substance has left his system. However: if he has ingested bleach or other chemicals, do not force him to vomit; bring him to the veterinarian immediately, since these chemicals can kill your pet.
If your dog has bleeding gums, he may have either suffered an injury, ingested a toxic substance, or he may have some form of gum disease. In any of these cases, you should always consult with a veterinarian to determine the best plan of action. The cost of your pet's health care is worth knowing that he is going to be okay.
References
Vet Info: Dog Gums Bleeding
Pet Health & Care
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6 Comments
Post a CommentGood things to consider. I had a dog once that suffered from periodontitis.
Love this Tonya. I had never thought about ingesting something poisonous. Great work. I can tell you are an animal lover.
Good information for dog owners.
Very informative and helpful!
At least, parrot-people don't have to worry about their pets' gums.
Ever since her first rawhide bone, when she rally gets into it her gums bleed a little. She used to get one a day, now maybe one a month!