u/Busy-Aardvark-8293

Recently, my 9 year old garg has a lot of black material around her mouth and a dark spot on her gums. I'm concerned about the possibility of mouth rot. However, she's been digging a lot recently due to shedding and laying. She hasn't eaten in a couple weeks - again, likely due to the shedding, but also because I've had to switch her CGD flavour (the horror!) due to supply chain issues with her favourite.

I can't investigate with a Q-tip - she absolutely hates handling and gets very flighty and bitey. She is alert, super active, definitely not lethargic. I can't see any pus or inflammation around her mouth, but it's hard to tell. I will struggle to afford the vet right now but will take her if people think it's genuinely necessary.

Thanks!

I've had this bump on my hard palate for a few weeks. No pain, but feels like it might be slightly tender if i press on it. It's very small and isn't growing or changing. It feels hard and similar to the bone underneath. What might this be? Earliest I can see a dentist is September unfortunately.

24, never smoked/vaped, light infrequent drinker.