When was the last time you opened your baby's mouth and took a good look inside it? Or never? 
The reality is that many oral diseases are very hidden. If you don't see a doctor, you won't know about them. The most important thing is that most oral diseases can be treated early. If you delay, they cannot be reversed. Oral tumors are one of them.
Like other tumors in the body, tumors in the mouth can be benign or malignant. Some may even look like tumors but are not. They may be caused by gum swelling or periodontal disease. However, data shows that most tumors found in the mouth are malignant and grow very quickly.
Since the lesion occurs in the oral cavity, it is usually difficult for the veterinarian to extract samples for any cytological analysis without anesthesia. However, the veterinarian cannot decide on further action until the nature of the tumor is determined. Therefore, even if the animal has the opportunity to be anesthetized twice, the animal owner should understand that this step is necessary. If the report confirms that this is a malignant tumor, surgical removal will be the most commonly recommended treatment. The most common oral tumors in dogs and cats are melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma respectively, and the most malignant oral tumors involve bones, so most of these cases may require partial or complete removal of the lower or upper jaw.
Most owners are very reluctant to have major surgery such as jaw removal. They are extremely concerned about the appearance and follow-up care after the surgery. However, the success rate of such surgery is relatively high and most animals respond well, recover quickly and without complications. Of course, the veterinarian must be honest with the owner that there will be some changes in the appearance of the animal. Especially after the jaw is removed, the tongue may fall out or fall out. Drooling will be obvious after the surgery and even food may fall out.
Like other tumors, most patients still need to receive further chemotherapy after the malignant tumor is removed. It is important for complete treatment and prevention of recurrence. To reiterate, tumors or cancerous lesions are not necessarily so terrible and hopeless. The most important thing is early detection and appropriate treatment.
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