My dog has a mouth mass. Should I wait or seek urgent vet care?

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My 11 yr old dog was seen a week ago for swelling in her mouth. We scheduled a teeth cleaning/dental exam appointment for a month away, their first available day. The swelling has gotten worse and I was able to see what looks more like a mass than an abcessed tooth. I called and sent a picture to the vet to which her reply is to still do the cleaning, remove the mass and send to a pathologist. I'm honestly afraid to wait a month for this appointment. Should I wait or try to find another vet? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | spayed

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I would contact them again to see if they have any urgent appointment for biopsy as this does indeed look quite concerning and could be significantly worse in a month. Growths in the mouth are at high risk for being tumours and although treatment options are limited, early diagnosis improves the chance for succesful treatment - referral to an oral surgeon may be worthwhile

My dog has a mouth mass. Should I wait or seek urgent vet care?

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