Why are my dog's gums swollen, red, bleeding, and have a growth?

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So I was brushing my dogs teeth about two days ago I noticed that his gums were extremely swollen and red and it was bleeding when I tried to brush them I noticed he had a Growth on the front of his gums I’m not sure what to do I don’t have the money to take him to the vet right now I have him on anabiotic’s I try to do a little research it said that it could just be a bad bacterial infection or it could be a cancerous growth I’m really freaking out and I don’t know what to do or what it. Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | neutered | 75 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

This could be gingival hyperplasia. It is an overgrowth of the gum tissue. It is typically a benign condition. Bulldogs are one of several breeds that have a predisposition to the condition. You would need to have this confirmed by your veterinarian with a physical exam. In severe cases, the excess tissue is trimmed away. It can increase the risk of periodontal disease since food, hair and other debris can get caught up under the tissue.

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