Are black spots on my dog's gums normal pigmentation or concerning?

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I have a one year old Boston terrier. I noticed he has black spots in certain parts of his gun. His teeth look healthy. Is this normal pigmentation? Or is it something I should be worried about. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 24 days old | 18 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I noticed that your dog is quite young. It is very likely that these are just normal areas of pigmentation, but perhaps reposting with a photo would help us. Dark areas in the mouth that are concerning are usually raised, may have associated inflammation or odor. Many breeds of dogs have normal areas of pigment in the tongue or gums. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Are black spots on my dog's gums normal pigmentation or concerning?

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