My dog has pale gums, drinks/pees a lot. Should I take him to the vet?

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Trick has been having pale gums and he seems to drink a lot and pee quite a lot he is full of energy and his appetite is very good his poop is normal should I take him to vet or keep eye on him. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | 2 years and 9 months old

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Pale gums are always a concerning sign. They can indicate a loss of blood to the internal body cavities, infestation with certain intestinal parasites (hookworms, for example), or destruction of red blood cells by an immune mediated process or a tick borne disease. I do not recommend that you keep an eye on him; I recommend that you make an appointment as soon as possible to confirm that the pale gums are due to anemia and then determine the cause.

My dog has pale gums, drinks/pees a lot. Should I take him to the vet?

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