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My dog has a grey bleeding spot on his gums. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 100 lbs

My dog has a grey spot on his gums above his front teeth. It been bleeding as well. What could this be?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2018

This may be a wound with impacted food, or it could be from infection of the roots of the incisor teeth. I would recommend having your vet examine Thor's mouth - they might recommend a dental exam and x-rays to better determine what is going on.

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