What good is a dog's tongue?

1, help the dog regulate its temperature.

Dogs have higher body temperature than humans. If the dog's body temperature is too high, there may be problems such as heatstroke. Dogs' flower tongues can help them regulate their body temperature. When a dog feels hot, it opens its mouth to breathe and sticks out its tongue at the same time. With the acceleration of breathing frequency, dogs' tongues will constantly flap to help them dissipate heat through evaporation and maintain body temperature balance.

2. Help dogs keep their mouths healthy.

Dogs' mouths are often attacked by bacteria and food residues, which can easily lead to bad breath, dental caries and oral diseases. But the dog's flowered tongue can help them clean their mouths and reduce the incidence of oral diseases to some extent. Small thorns on dogs' tongues can help them clean up food residues in their teeth, and saliva on their tongues also has antibacterial effects.

3. Help dogs communicate

The dog's flower tongue can not only help them regulate their body temperature and clean their mouth, but also help them communicate. Dogs can express different emotions and wishes, such as happiness, excitement, anxiety and other emotions can be conveyed through tongue movements, such as licking people's faces, hands and feet. In addition, dogs' tongues can help them taste and smell food, so as to choose their favorite food.

4. Provide love tips for dog owners.

A dog's flowered tongue can also help its owner understand his physical condition and emotional state. For example, when a dog feels pain, his tongue will become chapped; When they are excited, their tongues will become longer and wider. Therefore, the owner can understand the dog's physical and emotional condition by observing the dog's tongue, and take corresponding measures in time to protect the dog's health and happiness.