My dog has swelling around his upper front teeth, what is it?

My dog has black stuff swelling around his upper front teeth. It has gotton really bad and don't criticize me about not taking him to a vet sooner because I just noticed it, I came here for help, not critisicm. Anyway, he is a daushund, maybe around 12 ish, not exactly sure. It has been like this for about a month now. You can't see his front upper teeth, I don't know if they fell out but it looks like they're under the black stuff. He acts fairly normal, runs around after the cats, playful, typical dog. He has a little trouble chewing food, obviously. I'm definately going to take him to a vet, but I have to work on getting the money to do so. I was hoping somebody could give me ease of mind by telling me what it might be. Any info at all would be appreciated, thanks.

My dog has swelling around his upper front teeth, what is it?
It is probably gum disease, which is very common in dogs and at his age, can cause other serious problems. The infection washes down the back of his throat and can cause damage to all of his major organs. See if you can find a vet that will work with you so you can get him in to be seen ASAP. If not, at least get the visit fee together and see if they can put him on antibiotics to help combat the infection. He will probably need a dental, which cleans the teeth and gums, and he might have to get some of his teeth pulled. The sooner the better because your little guy is probably in a lot of pain.
Reply:I know some vets don't work with folks on payments and stuff, which is a real shame. I appreciate you doing everything you can to get your dog taken care of. It sounds like he has a great dad. Report It

Reply:Sounds like extremely bad gum disease........ as in, his gums are rotting along with his teeth
Reply:i'm thinking it's excessive tarter that may have possibly turned into an infection. you need to get him to the vet as soon as you can to have him examined and probably scheduled for a dental. the tarter and bacteria on the teeth not only will affect his dental health, but left untreated can lead ot kidney, liver and heart disease. it's something that needs to be taken care of asap.
Reply:Sorry to say it - but you need to take care of this now if you care about your dog. Sounds like your dog has a massive mouth infection. Dog's mouth are anatomically the same as ours, so don't you think you'd be in pain if your mouth looked like that. Dog's are designed not to show pain (because in the wild it'd be a sign of weakness), but trust me he's suffering. He's probably gonna need the teeth extracted - that's the best way to treat a severe infection. Just suck it up and put it on your credit card. He's your responsibility.
Reply:Is your dachsie a long-haired, especially black long-haired? I have had dogs come in to be groomed that have had their own hair matted between their teeth from chewing itchy spots.



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