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My dog suddenly has a black spot on his tongue. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 66 lbs

My dog is 2 year old. And suddenly a black spot appear on his tongue. Are there any reason to worry about?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like normal pigmentation, which can appear suddenly on the skin or mucous membranes. Please, show it to your local vets the next time you take Rocky in to make sure there is nothing to worry about.

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    Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 21st, 2018

    Most of the time is normal coloring of the tongue mucosa. I would recommend t post a picture so we will be able to help you further and have a better idea regarding the appearance of the spot. At this stage I cannot rule out an infection or a tumor, even if very unlikely, given his age. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 10th, 2019

    Thank you for the question. Some does will have a black spot on the tongue which is normal. If this is a new finding I would monitor his eating and make sure he is feeling okay. If you notice any changes I would recommend taking him to a vet. hope that helps

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 31st, 2018

    It could be normal pigmentation and no cause for concern. Monitor it for rapid change or growth. Monitor Lily for lethargy, decreased appetite, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling of the tongue or difficulty breathing. These are symptoms which should be addressed by your veterinarian.

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