My kitten's pink gums are turning black. Should I be worried?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9 months and 14 days old | 13.5 lbs
My kitten used to have pink gums, but now his gums are turning black which just happens to be the same color as his lips. Should I be worried?
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Published on May 26th, 2018
It's difficult to tell for sure without seeing it, but this is normally nothing to worry about. They can have natural pigment in their gums that increases with age. It would only be concerning if there were other problems associated with the gums turning black, like mouth pain, an increase in drooling, or other obvious issues. If Marty is otherwise normal, then I would not worry about it. However, it's best to ask your vet about this the next time he goes for an exam. I hope that helps and all is well with Marty.
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Published on September 15th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At least based on the pictures, it just looks like a normal change in the pigmentation of her gums which would not be serious and would not be a reason to be concerned. If at some point you notice any clinical signs affecting her such as decreased appetite or lethargy, have her evaluated. Otherwise, I think that she will be just fine. Good luck!
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