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My dog has a painful lump or ulcer on her tongue. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 75 lbs

How do I get rid of a ulcer or possible tumor on my dog’s tongue?

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 17th, 2019

Ouch! Poor Celina! That looks very painful. Please make an appointment to have her seen by your vet for further evaluation and treatment, and see the link below for more information on dental care in pets. She will likely need to see your vet for a dental cleaning under anesthesia, during which they can assess the lesion and remove/ treat it appropriately Pain medications meant for humans can be very dangerous (and even deadly) for dogs, so I do not recommend giving any to Celina without consulting with your vet. http://www.vohc.org/veterinary_periodontal_disease.html

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