The normal colors of dog's tongue are pink, reddish and light blue. These colors are the normal state of healthy dogs, and the color change on the tongue can also reflect the dog's physical health. For example, there are yellow or white spots on the dog's tongue, probably because of food residue or bacterial infection.
In some rare cases, the dog's tongue color will have a special color, such as black, purple or blue, due to heredity or genetic mutation. Although these colors look strange, as long as the dog has no health problems, such special colors do not represent any problems.
2. Causes of dog tongue discoloration
The dog's tongue color will change due to many factors, some of which are abnormal manifestations of health. For example, the dog's tongue turns gray or dark, which is probably caused by iron deficiency, anemia or polycythemia. In addition, the dog's tongue appears crimson or dark blue, which may be caused by respiratory problems, congenital defects or poisoning.
In addition, dogs may have discolored tongues after eating certain foods or drinks. For example, if dogs eat yogurt or some herbal teas, their tongues will turn pale yellow. Of course, these foods will not have much impact on the health of dogs.
3. How to determine whether the dog's tongue is healthy?
Tongue is also a good sign in keeping dogs healthy. When the dog is healthy, the color of the tongue should be pink, reddish or light blue. If the dog's tongue color is abnormal, it needs to be checked and diagnosed.
In addition to the change of tongue color, the humidity and temperature of dog tongue are also one of the indicators to judge the health of dogs. A dog's tongue should be moist and shiny. At the same time, the dog's tongue temperature should be consistent with the dog's body temperature, generally around 38-39℃.
4. How to keep the dog's tongue healthy?
Dog's tongue is very sensitive, which is also one of the signs of dog's health, so we need reasonable care. First of all, we need to keep the dog's tongue moist, which can provide enough water for the dog. Secondly, when dogs eat, they need to ensure that the temperature of the food is appropriate, neither too hot nor too cold, so as not to burn or frostbite the dog's tongue. Finally, we need to bathe the dog irregularly and check the dog's oral health, and consult the veterinarian in time when the tongue color changes.