My dog has a bump on her gum. What is it and how can I help her?

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Hello, I was brushing my dogs teeth today and I saw this on the inside of her top gum. What could it be? Or how can I treat it? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 15 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If it is hard to the touch, it could be a tooth, and I would recommend having Bailey seen by your regular veterinarian who can safely remove it. This is probably causing Bailey some discomfort by rubbing on the inside of her gums. Please do not try to remove this yourself, as the root of the tooth could fracture and remain in her gums, leading to infection. If it is soft like a mass, this should be sampled by your veterinarian to see what type of cells are present. I hope this is helpful!

My dog has a bump on her gum. What is it and how can I help her?

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