Speaking of which, many parents will definitely think this title is ridiculous, but parents can think about it carefully. In Chinese medicine, there are many diseases that can be diagnosed through the condition of the tongue. Although we It’s not as professional as Chinese medicine, but it can still be used as a reference. But these are not complete. So what do Shiba Inu tongues look like? Can the health of a Shiba Inu be judged by the color of its tongue? The dog is healthy!

Can the health of the dog be judged by the color of the Shiba Inu's tongue?

Shiba Inu tongues come in several colors, including flower tongue, pink tongue, and black and purple tongue. Among dogs, only Chow Chow and Shar-Pei have blue-purple tongues. Generally speaking, Shiba Inu tongues are pink. If it has a little stain or other colors, it may be because the breed is not particularly pure. The coat color of Shiba Inu is mainly brown, yellowish brown, black with white background or yellow background. The hair is thick and short double-layered hair, which is very dense. The appearance is of medium size. The triangular ears on the top of the head stand straight forward. The eyes are slightly oval, the muzzle is tapered, the back is flat and short, and the tail is thick and sickle-shaped. It is full of energy when standing and looking far away. At first glance, it seems that it is very alert and intelligent. .

In addition, if the Shiba Inu’s tongue is white, it is likely to be anemic. Generally speaking, a dog’s tongue will not have a white tongue problem, but if it does If the whiteness is particularly serious, then it should be that the anemia is already severe, which is why this situation occurs. Of course, it may also be caused by certain diseases in blood production, such as heart problems and insufficient blood supply. This phenomenon can also be caused by .

Therefore, if there is an abnormality in the Shiba Inu’s tongue and parents are undecided, they can take their Shiba Inu to the pet hospital to check and diagnose whether there is any problem. If there is a problem, it is best to seek treatment as soon as possible.