Symptom
A darkened tooth in a dog or cat
A change in colour can mean the pulp died after trauma — even if the pet is "eating normally".
Most common possible causes
- —Trauma
- —Internal bleeding within the pulp
- —Pulp necrosis
When it's urgent
- ✓Swelling
- ✓Pain
- ✓A draining tract on the gum
What not to do at home
- —Don't ignore it just because "the tooth doesn't hurt from the outside"
What diagnostics may be needed
- ✓Radiography
- ✓Vitality assessment
The colour of the crown doesn't show the state of the root. The exact cause can only be established after an examination and any necessary diagnostics.
How treatment may proceed
- ✓Endodontic treatment
- ✓Extraction as indicated
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