Burr Tongue in Dogs

Burdock burr fragments can become embedded in a dog's tongue or gums during grooming. The resulting foreign-body inflammation can be painful and needs assessment of the affected mouth.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.