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Originally Posted by Mardelin  You're right.....I should be clearer. Cold gums indicate shock and the dog is going systemic on you.....
Dehydration can be is usually checked by the skin elasticity, how quickly it bounces back when pulled. I usually check at the neck area. |
You can do that, but ask your vet....gums are the quickest and imo best indicator. I learned that long ago from my vet.