My dog has a lip growth. Is it oral papilloma? What should I do?

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Hello my 1 year old beaglier appears to have oral papilloma I think. She developed a small growth on her lip. I attached a photo. Is this of concern or what should we do thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 11 months and 25 days old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Indeed it looks like oral papilloma, fortunately this is a benign tumor that in most cases resolve without treatment within several months. There is a specific antibiotic called zithromax that is believed to speed up the healing process, you can ask your vet to prescribe it for her.

My dog has a lip growth. Is it oral papilloma? What should I do?

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