{"id":183767,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:16","slug":"what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/","title":{"rendered":"What color are cats gums when sick?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_color_are_cats_gums_when_sick\" title=\"What color are cats gums when sick?\">What color are cats gums when sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_happens_when_a_cats_gums_are_white\" title=\"What happens when a cat&#8217;s gums are white?\">What happens when a cat&#8217;s gums are white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#How_pink_should_my_cats_gums_be\" title=\"How pink should my cats gums be?\">How pink should my cats gums be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_Colour_should_my_cats_mouth_be\" title=\"What Colour should my cat&#8217;s mouth be?\">What Colour should my cat&#8217;s mouth be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_do_sick_cats_gums_look_like\" title=\"What do sick cats gums look like?\">What do sick cats gums look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_color_should_a_cats_mouth_be\" title=\"What color should a cats mouth be?\">What color should a cats mouth be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cats_gums_are_pale\" title=\"What does it mean when a cats gums are pale?\">What does it mean when a cats gums are pale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_color_should_a_black_cats_gums_be\" title=\"What color should a black cat&#8217;s gums be?\">What color should a black cat&#8217;s gums be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#Are_cats_gums_supposed_to_be_white\" title=\"Are cats gums supposed to be white?\">Are cats gums supposed to be white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_dying\" title=\"How do I know if my cat is dying?\">How do I know if my cat is dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#Can_dehydration_cause_white_gums_in_cats\" title=\"Can dehydration cause white gums in cats?\">Can dehydration cause white gums in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_do_pale_gums_look_like_in_a_cat\" title=\"What do pale gums look like in a cat?\">What do pale gums look like in a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_do_pink_gums_mean_in_cats\" title=\"What do pink gums mean in cats?\">What do pink gums mean in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_should_a_healthy_cats_mouth_look_like\" title=\"What should a healthy cat&#8217;s mouth look like?\">What should a healthy cat&#8217;s mouth look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_do_cats_gums_look_like_when_dehydrated\" title=\"What do cats gums look like when dehydrated?\">What do cats gums look like when dehydrated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_color_are_cats_gums_when_dehydrated\" title=\"What color are cats gums when dehydrated?\">What color are cats gums when dehydrated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#Are_cats_mouths_supposed_to_be_black\" title=\"Are cats mouths supposed to be black?\">Are cats mouths supposed to be black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#Why_is_my_cats_mouth_different_colors\" title=\"Why is my cats mouth different colors?\">Why is my cats mouth different colors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_do_cat_pale_gums_look_like\" title=\"What do cat pale gums look like?\">What do cat pale gums look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cats_gums_are_white\" title=\"What does it mean when a cats gums are white?\">What does it mean when a cats gums are white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-are-cats-gums-when-sick-4\/#What_does_an_unhealthy_cat_mouth_look_like\" title=\"What does an unhealthy cat mouth look like?\">What does an unhealthy cat mouth look like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_cats_gums_when_sick\"><\/span>What color are cats gums when sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>red gums<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_cats_gums_are_white\"><\/span>What happens when a cat&#8217;s gums are white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. Pale gums suggest that your cat is anemic (deficient in red blood cells). If the gums are truly white, and not just pale pink, it suggests <b>severe anemia. Pale or white gums should be investigated immediately by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_pink_should_my_cats_gums_be\"><\/span>How pink should my cats gums be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traits of healthy cat gums Pink color: Healthy cat gums are light pink in color. The ideal shade of pink is one that&#8217;s <b>neither too bright nor too pale. Some cats, particularly black and orange ones, naturally have black or spotted gums.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_should_my_cats_mouth_be\"><\/span>What Colour should my cat&#8217;s mouth be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pink<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_sick_cats_gums_look_like\"><\/span>What do sick cats gums look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy gums are <b>pink, pale or bright; red gums may mean something is wrong with your cat. Drooling and pawing at the mouth are cause for concern as well. Brown streaks and tartar build-up on the teeth may indicate a dental problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_a_cats_mouth_be\"><\/span>What color should a cats mouth be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pink<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cats_gums_are_pale\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cats gums are pale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>anemic<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_a_black_cats_gums_be\"><\/span>What color should a black cat&#8217;s gums be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your cat&#8217;s gums should be <b>firm and pink, says WebMD&#8217;s pet section, not white, black or red, and should show no signs of swelling. The teeth should be clean and free of any brownish tartar and none should be loose or broken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_gums_supposed_to_be_white\"><\/span>Are cats gums supposed to be white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Healthy gums are pink, pale or bright; red gums may mean something is wrong with your cat. Drooling and pawing at the mouth are cause for concern as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_dying\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Signs Your Cat Is Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lack of Interest In Eating and Drinking. Like other animals, it&#8217;s common for cats to lose their appetite toward the end of their lives.  <\/li>\n<li>Extreme Weakness.  <\/li>\n<li>Lower Body Temperature.  <\/li>\n<li>Changes in Appearance and Smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Seeking Solitude.<\/li>\n<p>03-Feb-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dehydration_cause_white_gums_in_cats\"><\/span>Can dehydration cause white gums in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Paleness of the gums, indeed, can indicate feline dehydration, although it may not be one of the most common symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_pale_gums_look_like_in_a_cat\"><\/span>What do pale gums look like in a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White or pale pink gums: While blue indicates a lack of oxygen, white or pale pink gums mean your kitty has poor blood circulation. It&#8217;s possible their body isn&#8217;t producing enough red blood cells, but these colors could also be a warning sign for internal bleeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_pink_gums_mean_in_cats\"><\/span>What do pink gums mean in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pink gums &#8211; Normal White gums &#8211; <b>Could indicate your cat is experiencing blood loss or is in shock. Bright pink to red gums &#8211; When the entire gum area of your cat&#8217;s mouth is bright pink to reddish in colour, this can indicate a high temperature (eg. heatstroke), an illness or a toxicity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_healthy_cats_mouth_look_like\"><\/span>What should a healthy cat&#8217;s mouth look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like its nose, a healthy cat&#8217;s mouth and lips may be <b>pink or black. Sometimes as cats age, their previously pink lips may develop black pigment spots, which is normal. The normal color of a healthy cat&#8217;s gums and the roof of the mouth is a bubblegum pink.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_gums_look_like_when_dehydrated\"><\/span>What do cats gums look like when dehydrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A well-hydrated cat has gums that are <b>pink and moist. If they are dry and sticky to the touch, it&#8217;s a sure-sign of dehydration. Thick, ropey saliva is another indication of dehydration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_cats_gums_when_dehydrated\"><\/span>What color are cats gums when dehydrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gum Color. Your kitty&#8217;s normal gum color is a healthy pink &#8212; not too dark, not too light. When dehydration sets in, you&#8217;ll often see her gums turn <b>from that nice pink color to a very pale pink or even white<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_mouths_supposed_to_be_black\"><\/span>Are cats mouths supposed to be black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>red gums<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_mouth_different_colors\"><\/span>Why is my cats mouth different colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <b>As cats age, a dark pigment in the mouth is normal, as long as it&#8217;s flat, says Dr. Sheldon Rubin of Chicago. As for the lumpy area on Tigger&#8217;s back, assuming something sticky hasn&#8217;t dripped on the cat, it&#8217;s either matted fur or possibly a ruptured cyst or tumor. Definitely, see your veterinarian, suggests Rubin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cat_pale_gums_look_like\"><\/span>What do cat pale gums look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>red gums<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cats_gums_are_white\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cats gums are white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White or pale pink gums: While blue indicates a lack of oxygen, white or pale pink gums mean your kitty has poor blood circulation. It&#8217;s possible their body isn&#8217;t producing enough red blood cells, but these colors could also be a warning sign for internal bleeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_an_unhealthy_cat_mouth_look_like\"><\/span>What does an unhealthy cat mouth look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4. Make time for your cat&#8217;s mouth. Healthy gums are pink, pale or bright; red gums may mean something is wrong with your cat. <b>Drooling and pawing at the mouth are cause for concern as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What color are cats gums when sick?What happens when a cat&#8217;s gums are white?How pink should my cats gums be?What Colour should my cat&#8217;s mouth be?What do sick cats gums look like?What color should a cats mouth be?What does it mean when a cats gums are pale?What color should a black cat&#8217;s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183767"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183767\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}