Purple tongue in dogs may be natural, or it may be caused by heat stroke, poisoning, lack of oxygen or heart disease. Therefore, the first thing the owner needs to confirm is whether the dog's tongue suddenly turns purple or whether it has always been purple. If the tongue has always been purple and the dog has no other abnormal symptoms, it is considered natural and there is no need to worry too much. However, if it suddenly turns purple, or if the dog shows abnormality such as listlessness or loss of appetite, you need to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.
1. Born
Some dogs are born with purple tongues due to their breed. For example, the tongue of a Chow Chow is black and purple. Don't worry too much about this situation, it is normal.
2. Heatstroke
If the ambient temperature is relatively high, the dog will have symptoms of purple tongue after heatstroke, as well as difficulty breathing, slow reaction, and unsteady steps. , lying on the ground listlessly and other symptoms. In this regard, the owner needs to move the dog to a cool and ventilated place in time. At the same time, he can put ice cubes on the dog's armpits, neck, abdomen and other parts, or lightly rub some alcohol to cool down the dog.
3. Poisoning
If the dog’s tongue suddenly turns purple, accompanied by listlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctival cyanosis, and convulsions, it may be poisoning. This situation is usually serious. It is best to take the dog to the pet hospital immediately for detoxification, otherwise the dog's life may be in danger.
4. Hypoxia
The dog’s tongue turns purple, which may also be caused by lack of oxygen. When the body's blood oxygen level drops, the color of the visible mucous membranes changes to purple. At this time, the normal ventilation function of the dog should be ensured, the respiratory tract ventilation should be smooth, the dog should be in a place with air circulation, and the dog should be taken to the pet hospital for oxygen treatment in time.
5. Suffering from heart disease
If the dog itself suffers from heart disease, the tongue will turn blue when it is stressed or stimulated, especially after strenuous exercise. condition, and this symptom is also particularly common in dogs with heart disease. At this time, the owner needs to carefully observe whether the dog has dry cough, asthma, exercise intolerance, panting after walking a few steps, or suddenly faints after being stressed, stimulated, and strenuous exercise. if dogIf your dog often shows these symptoms, you should consider it as suffering from heart disease. You need to take your dog to the pet hospital for a comprehensive heart screening in time, such as cardiac color ultrasound, X-rays, etc.