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My dog's gums are bleeding badly, and he's weak. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | 7 years and 2 months old | 25 lbs

hi..i have a syberian husky approx. age is 6.5years .he is having dental issues mostly gengetivitis..we did his dental scaling 2 years back now this problem has come back to haunt him..his gums start bleeding very badly very often almost once a week or at times its twice ..the entire episode lasts for 2 hours ...the problem is next day he becomes very week to even walk ..now its effecting his health very badly..hes lost so much blood and confidence...I need help// hes not fit for another scaling

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2016

Even is your dog is not fit for a scaling (to be determined by your veterinarian), he will at least need to have his mouth examined, and needs to have the gingivitis treated temporarily with antibiotics which will help remove or at least reduce the bacteria which cause the inflammation. Your dog will also need to have his blood tested to see whether he has a bleeding disorder, as it is not normal for dogs with even stage IV dental disease to bleed so much. Your dog may have a serious health problem that must be investigated. Please make an appointment with your veterinarian now.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    Your dog needs an urgent veterinary exam to identify the cause of the blood loss as this is not normal - it may be due to an abscess or tumour in the mouth or a clotting problem preventing minor wounds in the mouth from clotting. This is an absolute emergency before he develops serious complications. Dental work will need to be delayed until the cause of the bleeding has been defined; a dingle descaling 2years ago unless combined with daily toothbrushing since would not have been cured the gingivitis and this condition requires ongoing management but I would be most concerned about the blood loss and weakness

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