What Causes White Gums in Puppies?
puppy image by Katya Mikhlin from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5978733/fotolia3377591XS_Full.jpg’); }); Puppies may be particularly vulnerable to several conditions whose symptoms include white or pale gums. Puppies, especially those who are very young, have to be carefully watched to make sure that they aren’t developing any sicknesses or conditions before their immune system has grown strong enough to protect them. One major sign that something is wrong with your puppy is that its gums are white, or a pale gray color rather than a healthy pink. Regardless of the exact cause, if your puppy has white or pale gums it’s a good idea to visit the veterinarian. Anemia One of the biggest and most dangerous root causes of white or pale gums in puppies is anemia. The puppy’s red blood cell count is down to the point that the pink color o
