My 3-year-old black Lab has a lump on his gum. Is it cancer or not?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 78 lbs
3 year old male black lab has a pee sized lump on his gum adjacent to the inner aspect of his lower canine tooth. The color is the same as his gums. First noticed it last night. I am concerned it is cancer. Please advise.....thank you!
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Published on March 30th, 2017
This is concerning and could indeed be a cancerous growth, If so , then removing it as soon as possible would be necessary. However since your dog is still young it may more likely be a wart or cyst or little abscess or other benign growth. I suggest you take Driver to your vet for an exam. It may be just a harmless condition. Better safe than sorry and that way you will not have to worry.
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