Symptoms

• There are three major signs of canine mouth cancer. Bleeding of the mouth, bad breath, and a lack of appetite due to difficulty in chewing and swallowing, can all mean your dog has canine mouth cancer whether it is benign or malignant.
  
  

Causes

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  Canine oral cancer can be caused by allergies (food or drug induced) as well as by breathing in harmful substances such as carcinogens (cancer causing substances) and chemical products (detergents, paint, and types of fiber).
  
  

Types

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  There are three types of canine oral cancer: malignant melanoma, fibrosarcoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, which the veterinarian will be able to diagnose once you bring your dog in.
  
  

Treatments

• Dogs can be treated for cancer with similar hospital treatments as their human companions. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can all be used to treat your dog's tumors.
  
  

Aftercare

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  In order to make sure your dog doesn't get sick again, aftercare is important. Making sure your dog stays away from hard-chew toys and food is a key factor in successful recovery. Until the swelling goes down (usually two to three days), apply cold compresses to your dog's mouth once or twice a day, for about 10 to 12 minutes.