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My dog has white gums, panting, and coughing blood. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | unneutered

Panting, coughing up blood once, restlessness, stomach or lungs contracting, short breaths, uncontrollable bowel, gums white, saliva/drooling long period of time

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2016

I am sorry to hear that your pet is so gravely ill. But the white gums alone means that Prince requires medical treatment immediately! White gums indicates he is either suffering from severe blood loss or cardiovascular shock. He needs to be seen by an ER vet right away because his life is in serious danger. I sincerely hope you can get him seen and stabilized with proper testing and medical intervention.

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