My dog's gums bled when brushing teeth. Is it normal? Should I worry?

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I was brushing my pup teeth and a bit of blood came on the brush. Should I worry ? Am I doing something wrong like brushing too hard ? How long should it take for that blood to not have trace on tooth ? Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 16 days old | 15 lbs

Juliana, DVM · Accepted Answer

Great job brushing Luca’s teeth!! Brushing regularly makes such a difference in oral heath long term! I would not be worried about a small amount of blood on the brush at all! We often see this if the gums are a little inflamed, either from a little gingivitis or from teething in a puppy. You can use a wet, soft cloth to wipe the area that bled a little if there is still blood on the teeth. Make sure you are using a very soft bristled, small toothbrush. Wet the brush before using, and apply a pea sized amount of toothpaste. If you are just starting to brush, you may even want to just use your finger with veterinary tooth paste on it and rub it on teeth and gums for a week or so to start, then work up to the toothbrush. Again, great job keeping Luca s mouth healthy!

My dog's gums bled when brushing teeth. Is it normal? Should I worry?

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