Black gums?

Is this normal? I just noticed that my black lab has... black gums. It's just a straight line across the top and bottom, jet black... Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/m...


(please excuse the ugliful drawing xD)


But is this normal. I don't remember her having black gums like that. She's 2 years old and doesn't have any bad tartar build up or stains on her teeth. Just the normal sorta yellowy-off-white teeny bits of color on her back teeth, that's all. But... I find this weird.... Is that just normal? xP

Black gums?
I actualy liked the drawing!


My dog has the black gums too.. and so did my last one (who lived to be 14) Sometimes the inside of a dogs mouth isnt their best looking feature..
Reply:its normal for dogs...
Reply:It may just be pigment (natural coloring) if the gums.
Reply:My black mix dog has the same thing...they are just a different color than lighter dogs
Reply:Sounds like just normal skin color .


Normal for a dog.


You allready checked for Bad teeth.


So you eliminated that.
Reply:Dogs can actually have pigmentation in their gum structures that color them black.





However, if you ever notice that the gums are white, blue or purple'ish in color then you should see your veterinarian immediately.





The yellowing of the teeth also, suggests that you should take your dog in for a dental cleaning. Yellow is an indicator that there is tarter build-up in the teeth.





PS - The drawing is awesome! :))


Hope this helps!
Reply:it noarmal for some dogs not all but its should be normal


some time they grow in to it


when the come in to adulthood