My dog has a small gash on her gums and it’s dropped her energy levels down

Thank you for your question. If you think that the wound on her gums is causing a problem, it would be best to have her seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. They will be able to look at the wound, see if it is due to dental disease or if it is infected, and see if it needs treatment. I hope that all goes well for her.

My dog started bleeding from the mouth yesterday and it is consistently dripping. I brought her to the vet and they did a huge amount of tests, everything was good, except she has serious gum disease. Recommended to remove all of her teeth. The problem is, they gave me antibiotics, Cilacin for the infection I assume, but nothing to stop the bleeding. I am scared she is going to lose so much blood that she will die. I can't get in to a vet to remove her teeth for another 10 days. 1 1/2 years ago, my other dog was given prednisone and antibiotics and the bleeding stopped with 12 hours.

Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in my reply, this venue is not set up for urgent emails. Without being able to see her, unfortunately, there is little that I can do to stop the bleeding. It would be best to have your pet rechecked by a veterinarian if you are concerned, as they can examine them, see what might be going on, and get any testing or treatment taken care of that might be needed.

My 1 year old german shephard seem to have a little swelling near her molar which i didnt know. And i gave her a bone to chew, now she is bleeding from her gums as well. Before that, there wasnt any oral problem with her. The blood from her gums doesnt seem to stop and to make the matter worse, she has a little cut in her tongue as well.

With the signs that you describe, it would be a good idea to have April examined by a veterinarian. She seems to be having something happening in her mouth, whether it is related to trauma from the bone, or something else. I cannot see her mouth or examine her, and a veterinarian will be able to look at her, assess her general health, and give her mouth a closer look to see if any treatment might be needed. I hope that all goes well for her!

My dog is a 10 year old chihuahua. I noticed a bit of blood coming from his gums yesterday. He also seems to chatter his mouth a bit when he closes on his bottom teeth. He's breath is pretty bad and the bottom 4 teeth are a little lose. What can I do for him? He's acting totally fine and still eating his hard food.

Thank you for your email. Dental disease is very common, especially in small breed dogs. If you are noticing odor and loose teeth, he needs medical attention. Chattering in dogs is a sign of pain, and dental disease can be very painful, as we well know as people. Your veterinarian will be able to examine him, determine the status of his mouth, and give you a plan as to how to treat his teeth - he may need to have some of them removed if they are abscessed. I hope that all goes well for him!

I have a 7 year old mixed Lab. I noticed when he plays with his toys, there is sometimes drops of blood on the toys. He is a good eater and drinker. Also has normal bowel movements and urine output. He's really peppy in the morning but later on doesn't want to Salk too much.

There are various possible causes for a bleeding mouth or blood to be present on toys which may include dental disorders, poisoning, trauma, hormonal conditions, clotting disorders among other causes. Check inside Jack’s mouth to look for any signs of trauma or dental issues, if you cannot see anything you should visit your Veterinarian for a thorough examination to look at the mouth in more detail to determine a cause. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM