LadyBailey Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Andy is our resident runner. We have a track around our house thanks to his love of doing laps. A couple of months ago I noticed when he finished running his tongue was white and returned back to normal after about 30 seconds. Twice this week I have noticed the same thing. I know the heart pumps extra blood to the muscles when they are being used but I was surprised to see his tongue turn white after this. Our history with Carrier's heart problems has me paranoid, so I thought I would ask the question. Is this normal? Andy is otherwise completely acting fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Normal. I remember when I started lure coursing someone told me that's a good way to gauge how quickly your dog is recovering from their run - how long does it take their tongue to return to normal color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The only time I've seen such, the dog did in fact have a heart/lung condition that needed to be addressed. I'd see the vet. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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