My dog has seriously fallen in love with a dental bone. He worked at it for like 2 hours straight last night, and has worked at it a bunch today as well. He bleeds though. My husband thinks it's like flossing- if you haven't done it in a while, your gums bleed because you needed to floss. Is it the same with dogs and bones? If we give him bones more frequently, will the bleeding stop?
2006-11-11 13:49:48 · 12 answers · asked by elizabeth_ashley44 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'd hope my dog was smart enough to stop chewing on the bone if it were causing him serious pain. He's a smart dog otherwise. :) We took him to the vet 3 months ago when we got him, and there was no mention of his gums/teeth being unhealthy. I'll call the vet on Monday. Thanks everyone.
2006-11-11 14:01:26 · update #1
Every dog that I've ever had has had bleeding gums from chewing a bone for too long. Being the daughter of a veterinarian, my pets have always had excellent care, including the teeth. All that is happening is that your doggie loves the bone SO much, that he's willing to tear up his gums to keep chewing it. If your pet is in good health, there shouldn't be a need to worry.
2006-11-11 14:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by tateronmycouch 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Dog Gum Bleeding
2017-01-17 09:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry about the bleeding gums. When a dog chews on a bone, it is chewing to make it's jaw stronger. the chewing causes pressures on the gums which will break the tiny blood vessels in the gums, but it is nothing serious, they repair themselves easily, but it isn't something you can stop. the most you can do is take away the bones, but that will only lead to the dog wanting to chew, and finding something that you DON'T want it to chew on.
2006-11-11 20:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Chace P 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bleeding gums don't sound right. He's probably irritating them because he has the bone for such a long period of time.
Why not just give him the bone for a shorter period of time, this way he can't work on it so much that it makes his gums bleed. That has to be painful, don't you think?
2006-11-11 13:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya some bleeding is fine his gums are just sensitive like when your gums are too soft and your gums bleed when you floss too hard or something. i dont think more bones will make the bleeding stop because my collie chews bones often and his gums always beed some.
2006-11-11 14:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by rja_4_LIFE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so because my dog chewed on his bone and he never bled you should see a vet, your dog may have a gum disease.
2006-11-11 13:54:37 · answer #6 · answered by hazel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend taking him to the vet for a teeth cleaning. Your dog could have gingivitis, which could lead to alot more problems, aside from the gum bleeding.
I wouldn't recommend giving him any more bones, they may make his gums sore considering their condition. Please get him to your vet.
2006-11-11 13:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by ajd1bmf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to see the vet.Bleeding gums is not a good sign and should NEVER be ignored.(In humans or pets).Your vet can give you a great oral routine for your dog.
2006-11-11 13:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Maw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the Vet fast
2006-11-11 13:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by !!!$rw!!!277 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it isn't okay at all. Don't give the dog another one at all! Find something else for him/her to chew on.
2006-11-11 13:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋