My kitten's pink gums are turning black. Should I be worried?

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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? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9 months and 14 days old | 13.5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

My kitten's pink gums are turning black. Should I be worried?

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