I brush my dog's teeth at least 3 times a week, and when I brush his teeth his gums bleed enough so I can see it on the brush... I don't think it is gingivitis because that is caused by poor dental care and I try to keep my dog's teeth in top condition. Why do you think this is happening?
2007-01-27 14:06:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
First off, great job on brushing teeth. Many owners don't realize that dogs need this done just as people do. And you are not over doing it. We recommend it daily, so 3 times a week is great!
Second, are you using a dog toothpaste or human toothpaste? If using human toothpaste this can be bad as dogs swallow it and they can develop toxicities from the chemicals in it.
Third, what kind of dog is it? Bleeding gums can be a sign of clotting disorders or rodenticide toxicity. Make sure he hasn't gotten into anything recently that could cause this.
Next, make sure you are using a soft doggie toothbrush. The gums are very sensitive and only light pressure is necessary.
When in doubt - have him seen by your veterinarian. They can tell you if you need to change anything or if there i s something wrong with your pet.
Kudos to you for keeping up with your dogs health care needs!
2007-01-27 14:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Diana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gums can bleed easily when dogs chew on rawhide or any really hard toy and it doesn't necessarily mean gum or tooth problems, however open your dogs mouth and check the way-back molars. If there is brown on them or if the gum line shows red, then the dog definitely needs a dental before the teeth get loose and he gets a major gum infection.
2016-05-24 07:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a basset houd with gum disease, and his gums bled even though i tried to take good care of them.
please take your animal to the vet, i suspect that he has some sort of dental hygiene problem that is probably no fault of your own.
just remember that in the same way that people get heart disease or cancer even though they live a healthy lifestyle, people/animals can have gum disease even though they have good dental hygiene
2007-01-27 14:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dog gums a very soft like if they chew on a chewy their gums usually bleed but it doesnt hurt them so is ok just if it bleedin very bad then you might want to take it to the vet just to be careful
2007-01-27 14:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by mindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be simply because you are brushing too ahrd or because there is a sore in his mouth from a branch during a game of fetch or a frizbee. just try to brush a little lighter
2007-01-27 14:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by westurnrider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing on hard toys or rawhide bones can make their gums bleed. it's not really anything to worry about if it's just a lttlle.
2007-01-27 14:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are brushing your dog's teeth too much. Once in a while is good and fine.
2007-01-27 14:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It may be from stress. But if the first answer is right go to your vet and see if they can advise anything for your dog.
2007-01-27 14:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by Buttload 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is a posobility that he has cancer or he has worms
2007-01-27 14:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by binky 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋