15/06/2023
This is so helpful in this weather. I noticed Sweep’s tongue was spoon shaped the other day and took quick action thanks to this post
Did you know you can see the signs your dog is over heating by the shape of your dog's tongue.
In these pictures of Bertie note the different shape and how much of his tongue is exposed to the air. The pictures show four different stages of Bertie getting hot.
In the first picture, it's poking out of his mouth only a little and is equal width. Bertie is getting warm.
In the last picture, see how is tongue is fully out of his mouth and is "spoon" shaped. This is a sign Bertie is too hot. At this stage care needs to be taken and your dog should be actively prevented from exertion and taken to a cool place.
It's worth noting that Bertie is soaking wet and in the sea in the final picture. This has not prevented him getting very hot.
Yesterday I saw several dog's with tongues this shape being walked on hot tarmac.
I'm not someone who over reacts to health warnings but dog's getting over heated is a very real risk with serious consequences.
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