Is it normal for my puppy's tongue to feel hot when licking?

Some pet's core body temperature is naturally on the higher end of the spectrum which is between 99.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Pets that are hyperactive and have a lot of energy will often register higher than normal temps at certain times of activity, but the pet is otherwise healthy. In other words if your pet is overall happy healthy tail wagging then there is not cause for alarm for a transient suspected high temp. Also [a rectal temperature can be taken](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-take-your-pet-s-temperature-in-7-easy-steps/) on your pet to confirm actual core body temperature.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Nose and tongue temperature is not a test for a fever. I would recommend taking his temperature rectally to check for a fever. Normal dog temperature is 100-102.5. If he has a fever, I would take him to a vet to determine why. If he doesn’t, you can offer him ice cubes or soft rubber toys for the teething. Good luck and kisses to Buchy!

Max is licking your face because he loves you! He's showing affection. His tongue feels hot because a dog's body temperature is naturally higher than a human's. A human body temperature is typically 98.5F, which a dog's is between 101-102.5F.

The normal temperature in a dog is around 101.5 degrees. Since humans are normally 98.6 degrees, dogs often feel a little warm to us when you feel their ears or stomachs. So, the ear temperature you are feeling may just be normal for Snowball. And as you mentioned, their ears will also feel slightly warmer when they have been running around. However, if you notice that her sneezing continues or gets worse or she develops any other clinical signs, I would consult your veterinarian. I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Yes, 102.3 would be considered in the normal range for a puppy's temperature. His skin can feel warm for a variety of different reasons, depending on where you are feeling, the temperature of the surrounding environment, etc. - this is not a reliable indicator of whether or not a fever is present. The rectal temperature is always the best way to check :)

It's a little difficult to fully assess Masha's tongue color in the first picture due to the lighting, but in the second picture it looks very normal. As long as Masha is behaving normally otherwise I would not be concerned. If she starts having difficulty breathing, her tongue becomes blue in color, develops a cough, or any other abnormal signs I would have her examined by a veterinarian right away. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hello. Sometimes puppies can breath faster than an adult dog & this can be very normal. But if you think she is running a fever, then you should have your sweet girl evaluated by your veterinarian as son as possible. Hopefully, all is OK. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.