The treatment of hairy tongue is variable. In many cases, simply brushing the tongue with a toothbrush or using a commercially available tongue scraper is sufficient to remove elongated filiform papillae and retard the growth of additional ones.Note the transition in the images below.
The Basenji is a primitive or pariah-type dog who originated in as a hunting dog in Africa. He has a short, fine coat, prick ears, a forehead always wrinkled in thought and a tail that curls over his back. His behaviors are often described as catlike, and he is indeed highly curious, intelligent, and independent.
My parents have a Basenji, an African dog that does not bark. It's not just Syndy (their adorable dog), but all Basenji's are considered bark-less. We are fairly proficient at figuring out her moods based on her body language as well as the occasional growl, whine, or yip, but this article focuses on barks.