My dog is chewing slow and has sores in his mouth. Is it urgent?

I hate to hear this is happening. Anytime a pet has changes to the respiratory pattern, this should be viewed as a potential emergency situation. I recommend to have him examined right away. Chewing does not normally cause ulcers. Viruses can. So can chewing on electrical cords which could also cause pulmonary edema which can show up as problems breathing. It's best to play it safe in this situation. I hope this helps.

It's highly likely to be a teeth problem, either something stuck in his gums causing an inflammation or a bad tooth that needs to be removed, you will need to take him to the vet ASAP (it can wait for tomorrow) in order to get it checked and treated, bring him to the vet fasting (8 hours) in case they need to sedate him to the check the oral cavity or do a dental procedure.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do not see anything urgent regarding Harley Mason's teeth! The red spot in the back could be from an injury, from chewing on something or from tartar touching the gums. You can take your time scheduling a dental cleaning. Have a good day!

There is no alternative at this stage other than a full dental assessment to remove the tartar and infection and relieve pain by extracting the loose and damaged teeth which would then allow the gums to heal. Contact your local humane society for advice on subsidised care if you cannot provide for his care. Toothpaste, rinses and dental chews will not be sufficient at this stage and it is not appropriate to ignore the current pain and infection you describe

Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away. He could have an infected tooth/teeth and need extractions and a dental cleaning as soon as possible. Infected gums and teeth can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream that can adversely affect your dog's heart. This problem needs to be addressed now.

This does indeed look uncomfortable! Pictures can be deceiving but it appears there is significant loss of bone and gum tissue above the affected teeth, with tartar and infection build up. Referral to a specialist dentist for xrays to fully assess what is going on under the gum may provide more information but it is likely that extraction of 2 or 3 teeth and repair of the gum over this area will be required in order to eliminate the infection and prevent pain

Poor Chloe! If her tongue and gums look white instead of pink, this is a medical emergency - she needs to be seen by a vet right away. This can be caused by internal bleeding, heart failure, or severe shock. The red spots on her body could be related to a bleeding disorder, or could be unrelated. The emergency vet can do blood work to help determine what's wrong and get her started on appropriate treatment right away.