Why do puppies stick out their tongues?

Puppies sticking out their tongues may be due to reasons such as thirst, hot weather, and lung diseases. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, it is a normal situation that will not affect their health, and owners do not need to worry too much. If accompanied by symptoms such as low spirits, loss of appetite, etc., owners should take their puppies to the pet hospital for inspection and treat them accordingly based on the inspection results.

What are the reasons for puppies to stick out their tongues?

Thirst

If a puppy is fed food with high salt content, it may become thirsty, causing the puppy to stick out its tongue frequently to express its thirst. In this case, owners should provide the puppy with enough water to help it replenish the missing water in its body and alleviate the thirst.

Hot weather

Since puppies do not have sweat glands, they can only cool down with their tongues. Therefore, in hot summer weather, puppies will stick out their tongues frequently to release heat and regulate their body temperature. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. Owners can use appliances such as fans and air conditioners to cool down the environment where the puppy is located, which can help alleviate the symptoms.

Lung diseases

If a puppy experiences sticking out its tongue in winter, without being in hot weather, or eating food with high salt content, and its diet is generally balanced, it may be due to some lung diseases, such as bacterial pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, and cardiogenic pulmonary edema. In addition to sticking out its tongue, the puppy may also be accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest tightness, coughing, and hemoptysis. In this case, owners should take their puppies to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a doctor, aiming to achieve the treatment goals. During this period, attention should be paid to the hygiene of the puppy's living environment, which should be cleaned frequently to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. Owners should also give their puppies more baths to prevent bacterial and parasitic infections, which are beneficial to the puppy's growth and development.