{"id":16470,"date":"2023-05-23T20:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=16470"},"modified":"2024-03-30T06:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T06:37:21","slug":"black-spot-on-dogs-tongue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/black-spot-on-dogs-tongue\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Spot On Dog\u2019s Tongue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A black spot on a dog&#8217;s tongue is often nothing to worry about. A single flat dark patch or several freckle like splatters of black, are common in some breeds. These spots are normally just a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-colors\/\"> part of the coloring <\/a>or pigmentation that they were born with. Just like the shade of their fur, paws, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/dudley-lab\/\">nose<\/a> and eyes. It doesn\u2019t mean that there was a Chow in your dog&#8217;s family tree or that they are a mixed breed, as many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/purebred-vs-mutt\/\">pedigree dogs<\/a> have black tongue spots. Provided the spots have always been there, and are not raised, changing shape or different in texture from the rest of his tongue, they are harmless. However, new black spots can be a warning sign for a medical problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#cause\">What makes a black spot on dog&#8217;s tongue?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rare\">Are they rare?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#breeds\">Dog breeds with black tongues<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cancer\">Normal vs cancerous canine tongue markings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"5 DAY OLD LABRADOR PUPPIES!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MAm2AifrKC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cause\">Why do dogs have black spots on their tongue?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common belief is that a black spot on dogs\u2019 tongues is a sure sign that they are a cross-breed. This is absolutely not true and there are many pure-bred dogs with spotted tongues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dogs have mostly pink tongues and pink gums. The exception are Chow Chow\u2019s and Chinese Shar-pei\u2019s, where the blue-black tongue is a breed standard. For this reason many people believe that a black spot on dogs\u2019 tongues is a sign that they are a chow mix. This is simply not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The black spots or patches are simply pigmentation in the skin of the dog\u2019s tongue. The pigmentation depends on where melanin is deposited. Melanin is the pigment responsible for coloring in living creatures. Skin, hair, nails, nose, eyes, mouth &#8211; and also the tongue. So a black spot on a dog\u2019s tongue is similar to your own birthmarks or freckles. It\u2019s simply one of your furry friend\u2019s unique inborn characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lab-tongue.jpg\" alt=\"Black spot on dog's tongue - If your Lab has a black spot on his tongue you may be curious to know why\" class=\"wp-image-16471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lab-tongue.jpg 487w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lab-tongue-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lab-tongue-274x420.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rare\">How common are dogs with spotted tongues?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Black spots on the tongues of usually pink tongue dog breeds are not actually that rare. They have a genetic link, just like the color of their coat. A dog with a patch or black spot on their tongue is quite likely have a parent or a grandparent with the same characteristic. But it isn\u2019t a given, and tongue spots may appear in a dogs whose ancestors were spot-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While science has determined that genetics determines melanin deposits, they haven\u2019t established exactly how the mechanism of inheritance works in the the case of tongue spots. We do know that spotted tongues are more common in those breeds that have darker \u201cpoints\u201d &#8211; their lips, nose, eye rims, paw pads and toenails. So certain breeds are more likely to have dogs with spotted tongues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breeds\">Dog breeds with black spots on tongue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A black spot on dogs\u2019 tongues actually occurs regularly in over thirty different dog breeds. This includes the purebred or mixed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever\/\">Labrador<\/a>, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/cocker-spaniel-lab-mix\/\">Cocker Spaniel<\/a>, Collie, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/husky-lab-mix\/\">Siberian Husky<\/a>, Pug, and Airedale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cancer\">What do normal black spots on dogs\u2019 tongues look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inherited black spots on dogs\u2019 tongues are present at birth or develop soon thereafter. And they have the same texture as the rest of the tongue. There could be one tiny spot or many spots on the tongue. They might even cover almost the whole tongue. They could be well defined separate spots, or patches of color.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The color can range from grey or bluish-black to black. It\u2019s also quite normal if the color, and even the shape, changes gradually over time. Just like hair changes color and becomes grey with age. However, the sudden appearance of a black spot on dogs\u2019 tongues is cause for concern. Or if their whole tongue changes colour.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/dog-tongue-spots-old-long.jpg\" alt=\"black spot on dogs tongue\" class=\"wp-image-25220\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sudden black spot on dog\u2019s tongue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog\u2019s tongue can be a good indicator to his overall health. Any changes that were not there before could be a sign of an illness and should be checked out by your vet. If your adult dog gets a black spot on their tongue that wasn\u2019t there before, or if there is a change in the appearance or texture of existing black spots, this could be a melanoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While cancerous melanomas in dogs are rare, the mouth is the most common place for them to occur. The spot is usually raised and unusually smooth and shiny. Other signs are foul smelling breath and bleeding from the mouth. There is also a disease in dogs called black tongue. Signs are a black tongue, foul smelling breath, redness and ulceration in the mouth, and visible blood in their saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A deficiency of a vitamin called niacin is usually the cause and this illness can be fatal if not treated properly by a vet. If your dog\u2019s tongue has an overall bluish color it can be a sign that he\u2019s not getting enough oxygen. The cause can be a lung disease, heart disease or even exposure to a toxic substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular dental checks with your vet will help highlight any problems with your dog&#8217;s mouth and tongue. In the meantime, always consult your vet about any changes in your dog\u2019s mouth. Your vet won\u2019t mind if there\u2019s nothing wrong. Problems spotted early on are much easier to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1223\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tongue-spots.jpg\" alt=\"Find out all about black spots on a dog's tongue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tongue-spots.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tongue-spots-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tongue-spots-628x1024.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tongue-spots-696x1135.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/tongue-spots-258x420.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A black spot on a dog&#8217;s tongue is often nothing to worry about. A single flat dark patch or several freckle like splatters of black, are common in some breeds. These spots are normally just a part of the coloring or pigmentation that they were born with. 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