Dogs gums red.

[CocoZoo]

I gave my lab a once over this afternoon. Noticed her gums inflamed. As seen in the picture, it is the same on both sides. Dog gingivitis, worse? Or just chewing?

[finsfurfeathers]

How old is she?

[CocoZoo]

Going on 6.

[Sharon]

Looks like gingivitis to me - very common. Can be caused by many things- some serious , some minor- so I would see the vet personally.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/..._dg_gingivitis

[finsfurfeathers]

Looks like gingivitis however don't think related to plaque. Maybe hormonal related is she in heat? pregnant? Could also be related to diabetes worst case maybe leukemia ( highly unlikely though). In any case get her checked.

[vom Dufenshmirtz]

I don't know... it's bloody red, not just red.
Doesn't look like there's a lot of calculus...
When was the last time you checked before?
You say it's symmetrical?
Did she chew something that could've hurt the gums?

I'd wipe it with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 times per day and wait a few days.

[finsfurfeathers]

I don't know... it's bloody red, not just red.
Doesn't look like there's a lot of calculus...
When was the last time you checked before?
You say it's symmetrical?
Did she chew something that could've hurt the gums?

I'd wipe it with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 times per day and wait a few days.

Would not recommend hydrogen peroxide worst thing you could do. In a person would recommend a cholrohexidene rinse like peridex. However would check the ideology ASAP

[Angus]

Looks like gingivitis to me - very common. Can be caused by many things, so I would see the vet personally.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/..._dg_gingivitis

Good advice and I wouldn't dally.

[vom Dufenshmirtz]

Would not recommend hydrogen peroxide worst thing you could do.

David, I base my advice on personal experience and professional recommendations.

Here, the first google hit
http://www.rdhmag.com/articles/print...dentistry.html

The truth is that hydrogen peroxide is used safely and effectively in dentistry today. While its most common application involves tooth whitening, significant health benefits are documented using hydrogen peroxide to treat gingivitis and periodontitis.

[jaycee]

Hydrogen peroxide- is very safe to use on dogs , it is used "recommended by vets" to be given by mouth to cause the dog to vomit if they have swallowed something that is detrimental to them.