Are My Dog's Gums Pale? | Pet Health Advice

Learn how to check if your dog’s gums are pale:

Your dog’s gums should be a salmon pink colour – anything else could signify a health problem. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina demonstrates how you can easily check your dog’s gums at home in five simple steps.

Step 1 – Ask your dog to sit down or wait until they’re standing still

Step 2 – Gently lift their lip*

Step 3 – Find a pink section of gum to look at – this should be salmon pink in colour. It’s abnormal for gums to be light pink, white, bright red, or have a blue tinge

Step 4 – Don’t worry if your dog has black or grey colouring on their gums, this is completely normal. However, if their whole mouth is pigmented, you may struggle to check their colour and need your vet to do it instead

Step 5 – Once you have finished checking their gums, reward your dog with a treat

*If your dog won’t let you, don’t stress them or risk getting bitten, stop and ask your vet for advice.

For more advice on how to care for your pet, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh

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