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my_buddy · 04-09-2006, 06:53 AM

I found this online about gum colors:

Healthy gums are firm and pink.

Pale gums are a sign of ill health such as Parasites, Chronic Blood Loss and Anemia.

Bluish Grey gums are seen in Shock and Dehydration.

Redden gums are a sign of Gingivitis (Gum Infection).

04-09-2006, 06:53 AM	#16
my_buddy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Posts: 25	I found this online about gum colors: Healthy gums are firm and pink. Pale gums are a sign of ill health such as Parasites, Chronic Blood Loss and Anemia. Bluish Grey gums are seen in Shock and Dehydration. Redden gums are a sign of Gingivitis (Gum Infection). __________________ Mickey & My Buddy (the Yorkie!!!) I love my Yorkie!!!