What do I do about the fact that my puppy has white gums and tongue?

Answer by  DigitalAnswer (45)

There is a possibility that this puppy is very sick and likely suffering from anemia. Your puppy should see a veterinarian immediately. Anemia can be caused by a number of things in puppies, but most commonly it is due to an infestation of ticks and/or fleas. More seriously, your puppy may have internal bleeding and needs professional care.

Answer by  indogitrust (97)

Anytime your puppy or dog has white gums you need to arrange to see a vet very quickly. Puppies should have good color and often paleness means they are anemic or have worms leaching their nutrition out before they can absorb it. This can be deadly for a young dog.

Answer by  mrsshelast (899)

Have they always been that color? Is this a recent change. If this is recent your puppy could be oxygen deprived. If they have always been that color, that is completly normal. Dogs have different color gums based upon their bread and their age. You could always take your puppy into the vet to get an experts opinion.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

You need to take your puppy to the vet. I personally never heard of that happening to a puppy, so the best solution is to take him to his vet and have him look the dog over.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

That means that your puppy is extremly dehydrated and needs to be taken to a vet imediately also call the vet and see if there is anything else.

Answer by  scully1013 (28)

You should take your puppy to the vet. This could be a sign of a liver or kidney problem. Or, he could have just ate something odd.