My senior dog has a mouth tumor. How can I help her eat better?

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My 11 year old Springer spaniel Poppy has a large malignant mouth tumor which is getting bigger by the day. My vet doesn't want to operate due to her age. She is struggling to eat as she can't pick up the food properly because of the position of the tumor. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've tried to attach photos but the link won't open. Thank you. Michelle x. Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Female | spayed | 11 years old | 57 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am very sorry to hear about Poppy! I am not sure if you still want to pursue surgery but you could seek out a specialists opinion on surgery or at least a biopsy then see if the tumor is amendable to chemo or radiation. In my opinion age isn't a disease and many older animals do well under anesthesia if properly monitored. If you do not want to pursue any further surgery or diagnostics that is very reasonable. Maybe changing her to a canned food and molding the food in to meatballs and hand feeding her or blenderizing the canned food and syringe feeding her may help her eat better. i really wish you and Poppy the best

My senior dog has a mouth tumor. How can I help her eat better?

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