tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post6638003226944853211..comments2023-09-28T08:31:02.877-07:00Comments on Responsible Pet Ownership Blog: What is Hanging Tongue Syndrome?CANIDAE Pet Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469755460646975188noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-76537537386115725432013-09-07T17:18:43.093-07:002013-09-07T17:18:43.093-07:00My 10 year old beagle/labrador has recently starte...My 10 year old beagle/labrador has recently started sleeping with a small portion of her tongue hanging out.<br /><br />I've found other websites talking about dogs of various ages sleeping with the tip of their tongue out.<br /><br />But why has this just started?<br /><br />She is in deep REM when she does this...it is cute...she didn't do it when she was a puppy...and she looks like a puppy when she sleeps like this.<br /><br />Please respond.cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782683510082823935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-60670103022805533452013-02-15T14:15:29.358-08:002013-02-15T14:15:29.358-08:00I found this male pit/boxer mix and his tounge alw...I found this male pit/boxer mix and his tounge always sticks out till he get water then it goes back in for a few. He is very skinny cause I just found him on the side of the road and he seems dehidrated and half way blind. I gave him food and water but his tounge is still out what do u think it is Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548173000621914571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-67135467865263117402012-12-01T23:01:23.312-08:002012-12-01T23:01:23.312-08:00Hello Jessica, just wondering if you were able to ...Hello Jessica, just wondering if you were able to get help for your male pug's tongue? I hope you got him to the vet, especially since he felt warm and is very young to have a hanging tongue. Please give us an update, if you would be so kind. It may help others. Thanks:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-3998301776794674842012-12-01T22:58:27.062-08:002012-12-01T22:58:27.062-08:00I'm a pet parent to a rescued 7yr. Cavalier Ki...I'm a pet parent to a rescued 7yr. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She's a retired breeding dog from a puppy mill. Poor thing, because she didn't receive any dental care from her previous life, she is missing almost all of her teeth. (Only 3 remain.) Because of this, her tongue hangs to the right side of her mouth much of the time and becomes dry, especially around the edges. I had multiple vets look at her tongue and didn't seem concerned, so I took matters into my own hands and did extensive online research. What I found is that organic coconut oil is a natural, healthy moisturizer of sorts. I rub a small amount (about a teaspoon) on her tongue at night. Her tongue will always hang out, since there aren't any teeth on top to hold it in, but the coconut oil keeps her tongue soft and moisturized. She loves the taste. Coconut oil also has natural antibacterial and antiparasite qualities to it. I also soak her dry dogfood for 10-15 minutes in just enough water to cover the food before giving it to her. She is able to eat and drink water just like any other dog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-61306080861478127712012-11-19T21:37:43.537-08:002012-11-19T21:37:43.537-08:00I have a 4 month old male pug. Today I noticed his...I have a 4 month old male pug. Today I noticed his tongue has been hanging out all day today.that's not normal for him. Should I be worried? He feels a lil warm. Someone help. jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958368869394560750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-74889629261318611272012-04-10T21:59:18.144-07:002012-04-10T21:59:18.144-07:00Ryan, I would do some research on the BEST possibl...Ryan, I would do some research on the BEST possible vet DVM, and take my precious little dog to ANOTHER vet for a second opinion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-40072409897659418532012-02-25T08:28:30.742-08:002012-02-25T08:28:30.742-08:00You mentioned neurological disorders as possible c...You mentioned neurological disorders as possible cause. I have a rescued Chihuahua who's long had periodic seizures. He's on Potassium Bromide (K Brovet), Keppra (don't remember chem name) and Phenobarbital. As he ages, his tongue seems to stick out more and more; today about 1.5cm. He's about 13 yrs now. It's normal for it to hang out but he can "recoil" it in. No vet has ever mentioned anything except "He's really cute." He gets periodic dental work - cleanings and occasional removals. Is this neurological, pharmacological or dental? Need I worry about it?Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-31317296105204971662012-01-12T12:03:16.192-08:002012-01-12T12:03:16.192-08:00My dog had bloated stomache, lost appetite and bec...My dog had bloated stomache, lost appetite and became skinny. Went to Vet and she was given <br /><br />Furosemide 40 mg, Liverolin 3 cc and VibraVet 2x a day. Her stomache has been filled with <br /><br />water and she kept on urinating on the 3rd day and on the 4th day, she was paralyzed (could <br /><br />not stand and walk).She was still eating, fighting and alert. But today 6th day, she was <br /><br />able to stand a bit and today after my sis fed her cake, her tongue just sticked out but <br /><br />she is still alert.What happened and how can she recover?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-5355250467952822802011-11-23T14:35:06.586-08:002011-11-23T14:35:06.586-08:00Hi Anonymous,
If he pulls his tongue back in and ...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />If he pulls his tongue back in and it doesn't appear he's having trouble keeping it in, that's not a problem or something you need to be concerned with as far as hanging tongue syndrome goes, however, you might want to check his teeth to make sure there's not a dental problem that's starting to show up. <br /><br />He could be letting his tongue hang out because he's relaxed, but anytime a dog lets his tongue droop out of his mouth, you should monitor him. To be on the safe side, it's never a bad idea to have your vet give him an exam to make sure there isn't an underlying medical condition that hasn't shown up yet. Hanging tongue syndrome is something seen most often in chihuahuas and it could be the first signs of an illness.<br /><br />LindaLindahttp://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-46718364516178943202011-11-23T06:11:52.064-08:002011-11-23T06:11:52.064-08:00Hi,
I have just found this thread as my chihuahua ...Hi,<br />I have just found this thread as my chihuahua has recently started to stick his tongue out. He is 6 years old and the tongue protrudes at the front (not side) up to 1cm - not constantly - he does put it back in but this has been going on for about 3/4 months and whilst he looks so cute - I am wondering if it is a sign of illness?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-48320947832396448912011-09-25T14:39:24.198-07:002011-09-25T14:39:24.198-07:00If it's true hanging tongue syndrome, surgery ...If it's true hanging tongue syndrome, surgery is the only way to manage it. Has she been checked out to make sure it's not a bad alignment of her teeth that's allowing her tongue to hang out or some other medical reason and you know it's true hanging tongue syndrome? <br /><br />There shouldn't be extensive vet bills to contend with as long as you keep an eye on her tongue. Talk with your vet on advice on how to help keep her tongue moistened and warning signs to watch out for. If you're in a cold part of the country where her tongue could get frost bite, you would need to monitor her during the winter months. <br /><br />I wouldn't let hanging tongue syndrome stop me from adopting a dog, especially one you already are caring for and know. But it will require monitoring. I have a male black lab mix we rescued. They're great dogs.<br /><br />LindaLindahttp://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-54893518207831670462011-09-25T13:48:52.629-07:002011-09-25T13:48:52.629-07:00Is there any remedy besides surgery on the tongue?...Is there any remedy besides surgery on the tongue? We are fostering a female lab (rescue), but don't want to adopt if her hanging tongue syndrome is going to be a problem that is hard to manage w/lots of vet bills. Advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com