Dog tongue color

The normal tongue color of dogs is generally reddish, with thin and even tongue coating, moderate wet and dry tongue, and no slippery or dry tongue. The tongue color is red in summer and light in winter. However, the tongues of a few breeds of dogs are dark red or black (the tongues of lions are blue and purple), which should be distinguished.

1, the dog's tongue is white, indicating that the blood is insufficient. Mostly related to malnutrition, anemia, excessive blood loss or parasitic diseases. If the tongue is pale, it means that the body is extremely weak.

2. When the dog's tongue is reddish, it means that it is a bloody disease, which is mostly related to heat-induced infectious diseases. When the tongue turns purple, there is a greater possibility of late heat infection and intestinal volvulus.

3. When the dog's tongue turns yellow, it usually indicates damp-heat syndrome; Dark yellow is more common in chronic hepatitis; Orange is more common in acute hepatitis and blood parasitic diseases.

The change of tongue color can provide reference for preliminary diagnosis. For example, some pets have black tongues, but after diagnosis, they are pigmented. There are patches on the dog's tongue because melanin precipitation is uneven.

If the dog's tongue suddenly turns purple and has mental depression and diarrhea, then you should pay attention. Dogs may be caused by poisoning or heart disease. In addition, when a dog lacks oxygen, its tongue may turn purple. But it is worth noting that if the dog's tongue turns purple due to various diseases and other factors, then the dog may also suffer from other diseases. Once the dog is found to be abnormal, it is best to take it to the pet hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment, so that the dog can recover as soon as possible.