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Carriana
05-24-2009, 01:16 AM
The other day I noticed that one of Loki's canines is discolored. From what I read by just googling it, I am a little concerned about it. The entire tooth is just darker, like a greyish, yellowish color. His gums are not irritated, swollen or bleeding, so I don't think it's an infection. My real concern is that he might have damaged it while using the spring pole.

Anyone have any experience or knowledge with this?
Peanutsmommy
05-24-2009, 01:18 AM
can you take a picture? that way we can better visualize what you are talking about?
smith family kennels
05-24-2009, 01:20 AM
yeah i just posted a reply on gopitbull but a picture would be great if its possible
Dansgrizz
05-24-2009, 09:44 AM
I would also like to see this discolored tooth for future reference.
Carriana
05-24-2009, 01:34 PM
I will get that today. Stay tuned...
Carriana
05-24-2009, 01:52 PM
His good tooth, as a point of reference:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/Carriana/toothnormal.jpg

And a couple of shots of the discolored tooth:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/Carriana/tooth2.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/Carriana/tooth1.jpg
Carriana
05-24-2009, 01:53 PM
Now that I see the pics up close I am noticing that his gums are a bit inflamed....

Damn...
smith family kennels
05-24-2009, 09:36 PM
that just looks like a irritated tooth. I would brush his teeth and then lay off any chewing or straining for a little bit. If the discoloration gets worse I would get it checked out. It could have possibly gotten hung while playing on a rope and caused damaged.
abazaba
05-25-2009, 01:41 AM
he could have a damaged root. bruising caused by blood build up in the root wich stains the tooth. kinda like a bruise......just let him take it easy for a while. ice chews would be good.
APBTMOMMY
05-25-2009, 01:53 AM
Yikes .... yeah keep us posted on how he is doing!
Carriana
05-25-2009, 02:07 AM
It's been consistantly the same for the last couple of days. I will keep an eye on it.

We've already stopped his spring pole activities for the time being.

Thanks everyone!

Should it return to it's original color if it is a bruised tooth?
APBTMOMMY
05-25-2009, 03:18 AM
Hummm good question. I wouldnt think so sense the tooth has already changed colors but I dont know. I think someone else might know more on that one. Keep us posted though and let us know what happens.