Why does my dog's tongue seem stuck or swallowed? Is it serious?

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my dog swalloed her tounge second time it hapened had to pull mouth open and pull her tounge up. any idea why this could happen. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | 7 months and 5 days old | 20 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Dogs (and humans) can't swallow their tongues. It is firmly attached to the mouth. They can curl it up quite a bit, but it isn't causing any issues. If you are concerned about Rosie, I would have her examined by a vet.

Why does my dog's tongue seem stuck or swallowed? Is it serious?

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