1. Melanin pigmentation
Melanin pigmentation on the tongue of puppies is the most common cause of dark spots on the tongue. Melanin pigmentation may appear on the skin, hair, and tongue, and may become more apparent as we age. Of course, it is also related to the breed of the dog. For example, dogs such as pastoral dogs and Chow Chows will have black spots on their tongues.
2. Stomatitis
If your dog has black spots on his tongue and is accompanied by symptoms such as bad breath, not eating, red and swollen mouth, and excessive drooling, you need to consider that it is caused by stomatitis. of. It is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor or go to a regular pet hospital for examination in time to determine the cause of stomatitis and give corresponding anti-inflammatory drugs and immunity-enhancing drugs for treatment.
3. Oral ulcers
If the black spots on the puppy’s tongue appear to be ulcerated, red, or scabbed, it is likely to be caused by oral ulcers. The main cause of oral ulcers is lack of vitamins or bacterial infection. It is recommended that owners use saline to flush the dog's ulcers, and feed the dog vitamins and anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. During the illness, you need to try to avoid feeding your dog too greasy food.
4. Gingivitis
If there are black spots on the tongue of the puppy, it should also be considered to be caused by gingivitis. The gums will be red and swollen and painful to touch, and the teeth will show signs of looseness. If bleeding occurs, it can be diagnosed as gingivitis. The abnormal condition of the teeth caused by gingivitis damages the tongue, causing black spots on the dog's tongue. It is recommended to use an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory oral spray for treatment.
If you are worried about your dog’s health, please take it to a regular pet hospital for examination. The doctor will make a targeted treatment plan based on the situation.