Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
I have seen gums bleed when dogs have chewed sticks, for example, particularly when a new tooth is just coming through (which wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility at this age). Other trauma (knocking teeth), a retained canine causing issues, a foreign body and infection are also possible. Failure of blood to clot - or multiple small bleeds to the mouth or gums - is something to be very aware of as that may be an emergency situation.
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