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Old 06-14-2010, 05:39 AM   #10
teddy1
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Originally Posted by ladyjane View Post
Just a little fyi:

When you check gums on a pup looking for hydration status, you touch your fingers lightly on them and if they are sticky/tacky to touch then chances are the pup is dehydrated. Gums should be wet!

Pale gums are indicative of a sick pup and mean that the oxygen is not getting to the tissues well, but can mean many things.
thanks so much for that info...life saver
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