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Puppy has bleeding gums and a grey tooth. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 18 days old | 45 lbs

I just noticed Luna's has bleeding gums under one of her tooth and the tooth itself is greyish. Is this related to teething?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about Luna. It’s likely that she could have a tooth root infection. She may require antibiotics and an oral exam. Your veterinarian may likely then recommend X-rays of her teeth and then an extraction if necessary. Please have her evaluated by a veterinarian soon as this is likely painful for Luna. Hope this helps and best of luck!

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