My Labrador's gums have black spots on both sides and she is not eating properly. She's a female dog of 4 years.

Updated On December 4th, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 44.09 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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The black spots may be normal pigmentation of the gums. Dogs can have this color of gums in spots, but the not eating properly isn't normal. It makes me wonder if the black spots could be related to a dental problem. I'd have Silky seen by a vet in the morning.

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