My dog's tongue is dark. Is a discolored tongue a health concern?

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What is going on with the dark color in Peppers touge. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 5 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Some breeds can have naturally darker tongues, but this looks more like the tongue was bruised or scraped/burned. (Or she licked/ate something that would stain the tongue such as berries) Some illnesses that involve circulation or organ function can also cause the tongue to appear bruised or painful, as well as ingestion of substances that could affect organ function. If she is showing any signs of illness in addition to the change such as vomiting or diarrhea, lethargy, etc, the tongue is very painful or bothersome affecting her ability to eat, she got into something she shouldn't have, or she seems to be having trouble breathing/gasping for air, seeking veterinary care ASAP is best.

My dog's tongue is dark. Is a discolored tongue a health concern?

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