Oral tumors compromise 5.3% of all neoplasia in the dogs and 6.7% in cats. Therefore, it is necessary for the clinician to be diligent in oral examinations and diagnostics. This lecture will review the most common oral tumors in dogs and cats, and treatment plans for each. The most common oral malignancies in dogs in order of occurrence: Malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, fibrosarcoma. In the cat, squamous cell carcinoma.

Recorded as part of the 2020 Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference.

1 CE Credit Hour