My dog's gums are white, nose dry, and she's not herself. What now?

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I have a 3 year old german shepherd/Rottweiler mix. All day she was acting like her normal self but when i got into bed with her she wouldnt come to me like usual. So i checked her nose and gums. Her nose is completely dry(which is opposite of what it was all day) and her gums are white and thats not normal either. What should i do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 75 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am sorry that Dixie is not doing well. If her gums are white this is an immediate emergency. You should take her to the vet immediately. White gums indicate that she cannot circulate her blood properly through her body which is either due to blood loss (internal bleeding from trauma, a tumor, auto-immune disease or rat poison), heart disease, a twisted stomach blocking blood flow back to the heart from the body, or could be a sign of pain or dehydration. If she is acting lethargic, quiet, not herself, and having white gums I would take her to an emergency clinic immediately. I hope Dixie feels better soon.

My dog's gums are white, nose dry, and she's not herself. What now?

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