Why are my 1-year-old dog's gums purple around a loose baby tooth?

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My 1 year old Shi/Chi still has two milk/baby teeth ( one incisor and one canine.) Her canine is currently in the process of coming out, but it’s lookig different than the other times her teeth have been loose. I’ve noticed that the gum around her tooth is turning blue/purple. She doesn’t seem like she’s in pain, but I don’t know if I should be worried. Is the tooth okay ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 8.2 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It’s a little difficult to see where the baby tooth and where the adult tooth are in your picture, but I would be concerned that the gum tissue does look quite purple and swollen. Ivy is quite old to still have a baby tooth - it should have fallen out by 6 months - and it’s possible that the adult tooth has a problem from the baby tooth being in for too long. There’s no substitute for an in person exam and in this case I think you should have your vet take a look.

Why are my 1-year-old dog's gums purple around a loose baby tooth?

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