The main reasons for the black tongue of cats are as follows: First, the cat eats nutritional paste or black food, which causes the tongue to turn temporarily black. Generally, this situation will return to normal after a few hours. Second, the cat is caused by hypoxia. The owner may find that the cat has difficulty breathing. In this case, the cat needs to be sent to the pet hospital immediately for oxygen, otherwise the cat is likely to die due to lack of oxygen. Third, if a cat is infected with Toxoplasma gondii, the owner can take the cat to the animal hospital for a Toxoplasma test and provide specific treatment based on the results.

1. After eating nutritional paste or black food

If the cat’s tongue is black, but its spirit and appetite are normal, it is likely that it has eaten nutritional paste or black food, causing The tongue was stained black. This situation usually returns to normal after a while, so don't worry too much.

2. Hypoxia

If a cat is deprived of oxygen for a long time, it will cause the tongue to turn from red to purple and then black, and it will also accelerate the breathing rate and have difficulty breathing. . In this case, the cat should be given oxygen immediately and taken to a pet hospital for treatment. If a cat is extremely hypoxic, it may collapse and die immediately if not treated in time.

3. Infection with Toxoplasma gondii

Cats infected with Toxoplasma gondii can also cause their tongues to turn black, and they may also experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, fever, shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice. Owners can take their cats to a pet hospital for a Toxoplasma test, and then make specific treatments based on the test results. At the same time, cats need to be regularly dewormed and prevented, and avoid feeding raw meat and contact with the feces of other cats to reduce the chance of infection.