Dog's tongue turns purple

A dog's tongue turning purple is a sign of insufficient blood supply, which means the dog has already experienced overall insufficient blood supply and hypoxia. It is common in situations such as severe bleeding, heart disease, and difficulty breathing. If there is secondary vomiting, it may be due to reasons affecting the airway, and it is necessary to clear the vomit in the dog's mouth and unclog the airway. This situation can be life-threatening, so it is essential to take the dog to the nearest pet hospital for treatment.

Heat stroke causing tongue to turn purple

In summer or in high temperatures where the dog lives, heat stroke is easy to occur. After heat stroke, the dog may have difficulty breathing, and its tongue may turn purple. If the dog can breathe fresh air and drink glucose water in time, it may slightly improve. Also, owners should not take dogs out during midday in summer and try to wait until the sun sets before going outside. Heat stroke in dogs is severe and may even lead to shock or death.

Dog poisoning

After poisoning, the dog's tongue may turn purple, and it may show symptoms of mental depression, vomiting, and cyanosis of the conjunctiva. If you find any abnormalities in your dog's body, it is best to take it to the pet hospital immediately for detoxification and testing to evaluate its liver and kidney function.

Dog with heart disease

Heart disease can cause the dog's body to unable to transport oxygen to various parts normally, so the tongue turns purple. Dogs with heart disease can be treated with medication and surgery. Common medications include diuretics, vasodilators, and cardiac stimulants. Diuretics can help the dog excrete excess fluid and reduce the burden on the heart; vasodilators can dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow, thus reducing the burden on the heart.