Oral Tumors Dog 5-10 Years

At this age, an oral mass that appears with these physical characteristics could be one of the following lesions listed below. Because some of the following could either be locally destructive or malignant (cancerous) in nature, a veterinary visit is recommended. If you still seek further information, please visit our
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Epulis
Fibrosarcoma
Osetosarcoma
Melanoma
Abscess secondary to dental disease

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