My dog has canker sore-like bumps on his gums. Is it from chewing?

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Hi! We just noticed that our Tibetan Spaniel has two canker sore type bumps one on each side of his bottom gum line in the exact same place on both sides. Could this be from chewing this ball we bought him? It is one of those breathable orange balls. Pet's info: Dog | Tibetan Spaniel | Male | 27 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your post! While it is difficult to say what is wrong without pictures and seeing these bumps in person, there are several possibilities. I see that we do not have an age on Oscar. If he is young, it is possible that he has developed these small bumps due to exposure to the Papilloma virus causing benign growths. These will typically self resolve. The other possibility is that they are sores from chewing on something chronically. If Oscar drools quite a bit, then this could potentially cause irritation to the lower lip and lead to the development of these bumps...similar to acne. If Oscar is a young dog, I would suggest seeing your veterinarian in regards to these bumps to figure out what they are and receive the most appropriate course of treatment. I hope this helps and please do contact me if you have any other questions / concerns

My dog has canker sore-like bumps on his gums. Is it from chewing?

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