What's this growth in my chocolate lab's mouth? Is it serious?

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I have an appointment for next week, but I am wondering if I should get something sooner. We found this on my 4 year old chocolate lab last nights thoughts on what it could be based on what it looks like? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 68 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your request.This is very likely to be an epulis. Epulides/epuli (plural of epulis) are common benign growths found in dogs' mouths. Usually surgical resection is performed if this is causing inflammation and may bleed as it gets caught during chewing. The oral tumors don't usually recur if the entire tumor has been removed. However, some can. Checking your dog's mouth frequently will help you spot any tumor recurrence or new tumors. Please discuss this with your local veterinarian.

What's this growth in my chocolate lab's mouth? Is it serious?

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