when a dog has black gums?
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Healthy Dog Gums ' In truth, there isn't one single answer. A dog's gums should usually be pink; however, it's completely normal for your dog to have black gums or black spots over their gums. These types of spots are often something your dog is born with.
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Halitosis, gingivitis, and periodontal disease all stem from bad oral care for dogs. An internal disease could also be the culprit. Kidney and liver failure can cause bad breath with a fishy smell.
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Also called periodontal disease, purple gums may be telling you that your gums need attention. As this condition becomes more severe, your gums may swell and change in appearance. A purple coloration is just one sign. Plaque (which can build up around the gumline over time) is what causes gum disease.
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If your dog's gums appear blue or purple, this coloration is a sign of cyanosis or insufficient oxygen in the bloodstream. The animal may also be panting or show other signs of breathing distress. Poor oxygen delivery can be a sign of congenital heart disease, ingestion of a chemical or a problem in lung function.
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Black hole disease refers to the little spaces that appear between your teeth and gum exposing the root surfaces to decay. This problem appears in your gum tissue as a black hole, looking as if a poppy seed is stuck between your teeth. Like many things that start small, the black space can grow larger with time.
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The presence of yeast, bacteria, or both confirms an ear infection diagnosis. Dogs with yeast-related ear infections often have dark brown or black debris in the ears. Dogs with bacterial ear infections may have yellow-brown debris or pus in the ears.
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Gum color varies from person to person. Black gums and other changes in gum color can be caused by a medical condition, medication, smoking, or other lifestyle factors. The gums are tough tissues that surround and hold the teeth in place. They can range in color from red or pink to brown or black.
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Brown – if you have a darker skin tone this could be your natural gum colour. Dark gums could also be the case if you've been in the sun a lot recently as sun exposure can cause melanin in the gums to darken.
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An infection can cause black or grey gums if a layer of dead tissue builds up over the gums. Trench mouth results from the rapid growth of bacteria in the mouth, usually due to gingivitis. Bacteria may build up because of poor oral hygiene, stress, lack of sleep, or an unhealthful diet.
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If the cause of the blackness is due to tooth decay, the blackness can happen over a period of years. If the cause of the blackness is due to trauma, as soon as the blood supply has been cut off from the tooth, the internal tooth tissue will begin to die and turn black.
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Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth may be a warning sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. Bacteria cause the formation of toxins to form, which irritate the gums. If gum disease continues untreated, it can damage the gums and jawbone.
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Just like in humans, the build-up of plaque and tartar can lead to the development of the bacteria that cause bad breath. If your dog is not a chewer and you do not regularly brush his teeth or have his teeth cleaned, then the most likely cause of his bad breath is plaque build-up.
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Dental disease is the most common chronic problem in pets, affecting 80% of all dogs by age two. Unfortunately, your Dachshund is more likely than other dogs to have problems with her teeth. Dental disease starts with tartar build-up on the teeth and progresses to infection of the gums and roots of the teeth.
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Hyperpigmentation Can Cause Pugs Skin to Turn Black. Hyperpigmentation is the most common reason why a portion of your dog's skin may start to darken or turn black. The term “hyperpigmentation” basically means “too much pigment.”
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Halitosis, gingivitis, and periodontal disease all stem from bad oral care for dogs. An internal disease could also be the culprit. Kidney and liver failure can cause bad breath with a fishy smell. ... If your dog is having urinating or defecating issues this is a sign it's time to visit a veterinarian immediately.
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Unhealthy Gums. If you have healthy gums, they will look firm and pink. Some signs of unhealthy gums include redness and swelling, gums that bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, and gums that appear to be pulling away from the teeth.
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IS IT NORMAL FOR MY DOG'S GUMS TO BLEED WHEN CHEWING ON A NYLON OR DENTAL BONE? Yes, in some cases bleeding may occur. Like humans, dogs gums will bleed if there is a build-up of tartar on the teeth. Bleeding will reduce the more the bone is chewed, and oral gum hygiene improves.