Should I worry if my 2-week-old puppy's tongue is always out?

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Is it normal for a puppy to always be sticking his tongue out or could there be something wrong with him? Puppies are 2 weeks old.

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Puppies this small don't have teeth to keep the tongue in the mouth, so it's common to see them sticking their tongue out a little. However, this does seem to be out a little more than normal, which may indicate that he has an overly large tongue for his snout. I wouldn't worry too much about this right now unless he is having difficulty suckling or other issues. It's definitely possible that it won't stick out as much as he ages. You can have the vet evaluate him better when you take him in for his first vaccines around 6-8 weeks of age. I hope that helps and all is well with your pup.

Should I worry if my 2-week-old puppy's tongue is always out?

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