Red lump on lower lip

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Hi everyone, I’d like some advice regarding a lump in my dog's mouth (a 10-year-old Gordon Setter who is usually in perfect health).

I noticed a small red spot in his mouth about a week and a half ago, near the gums or the cheek. At first, it was really tiny, but it's been getting bigger gradually, though it seems to have stopped growing in the last two days. However, it's still bleeding a little bit.

I'm worried because it grew quite a bit in a short space of time, even if it has plateaued over the last couple of days. Has anyone else seen anything like this on their dog? What could be the possible causes?

I know you can't give a diagnosis just from a photo, but I’d appreciate some opinions and to know if this might be urgent—is it worth booking an appointment with the vet? I've seen similar sores on other older dogs before; could it just be down to age?Red lump on lower lip

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    Provetojuniorconseil Icon representing the flag French
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    Hi there,

    First of all, any lump in the mouth that is growing rapidly and bleeding needs to be examined by a vet as soon as possible, even if it seems to have stopped growing over the last couple of days.

    There are several possible causes: inflammation or an infection, an injury caused by trauma, a benign gum growth, or a tumour (which could be benign or malignant). Some oral tumours can appear red, ulcerated, and bleed easily. Unfortunately, the appearance of the lump and a photo aren't enough to reliably distinguish between these different causes.

    While age can increase the likelihood of certain oral tumours, it doesn't mean that every lump in an older dog is cancerous, nor that it is simply "part of getting old".

    I would recommend making an appointment as soon as you can, given the rapid growth and the bleeding. The vet will be able to examine his mouth and determine if a sample or a biopsy is necessary to identify the lesion properly. If the bleeding becomes heavy or persistent, or if he has trouble breathing or swallowing, or can no longer eat or drink, you should contact an emergency vet immediately.

    In the meantime, avoid touching, poking, or applying any products to the lump. The fact that it has momentarily stopped growing isn't enough to rule out a serious issue.

    I hope it’s nothing serious and that your dog can be seen quickly.

    Fantine ROUQUETTE

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    Snaraellora17 Icon representing the flag French

    Hello

    It’s swelling, it’s red and it’s in a sensitive area. Yes, it’s starting to become urgent. The dog is going to end up injuring himself when he moves.

    Get him to the vet. It looks like swollen blood vessels.

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