My dog has a bleeding gum blister. Is it serious? What should I do?

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Dog has blister on his gum. It did bleed and then stopped. He seems fine and also eating. He is 8 years old. He is a Maltese schitzu. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 18 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This may be an abscess, a cyst or a tumor. You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. An abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and a cyst can be evacuated. To identify a tumor, your vet may want to do a fine needle aspirate (he takes some material from the bump with a needle and then looks at it under the microscope) to determine whether the mass is concerning.

My dog has a bleeding gum blister. Is it serious? What should I do?

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