Black Spot on Tongue

[Joy Williams]

Does anyone's dood have a black spot on their tongue? We have noticed that Morgan has one on the tip of her tongue now that she did not have when she was small. I tried to do a little research on it before I call the vet, just to see if it could be something we should be concerned about. And I thought I'd also consult the professionals here at DK!

[Brandt Carter]

This is a freckle. I had a service dog who also developed the spot. I spent $75 finding out it was a freckle and the vet had a good laugh! Don't worry about it.!!!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I go to a fairly high-end vet, and I have never been charged more than $36 for a simple office visit to look at something; a phone call to ask if it should be seen is free.
I agree that Joy should not worry, it's probably nothing, but in my opinion it's important to get it checked out.

[Joy Williams]

Thanks Everybody for your helpful comments and for your concerns. I finally was able to talk to the vet and he said that if the spot is of the same texture as the rest of her tongue, if it is not raised or irritated around the spot, if she is not drooling or if she's eating okay, then its more than likely just a birth mark or a freckle. the spot just looks like a spot of ink, like she had been chewing on a pen or something and does not feel any different than any other place on her tongue and she is not drooling at all and she is eating as usual, so I think she's okay. So thank goodness for that!. That's one less thing to have to worry about!!
Thanks again for all your help and comments!

[Janie]

I am glad everything is okay.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm so glad to hear this, Joy, I know you must be relieved. Great news!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

FYI
I know you posted this awhile ago but I thought you might be interested in what I came across tonight. My son came home with a black tongue tonight. He is on some medications for a car accident and a severe case of poison ivy. While researching for him I came across this notation on Wikipedia.com.

Black tongue is a condition seen in dogs, caused by a deficiency of niacin, associated with ulcers and inflammation of the dog's oral cavity. also see Pellagra

I realize you already called your vet and he reassured you, but I didn't think I read this in earlier posts and thought you might be interested in this additional finding.