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My dog in heat has pale eyelids but pink gums. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old

Hello my female dog ginger is in heat (periods) she eats well and runs around she has pink gums, the nose is a little dry but when I pull down the eyelid it looks a little pale which confuses me..will be pleased to know what's going on and when I should worry Thank you so much

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 30th, 2019

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think she looks completely normal. The conjunctive (tissue in the eye) will often look pale. As long as her gums are pink (like hers) there is no reason to worry. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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