Let’s start with “what is it?” Gingiva Cancer (also known as Squamous Cell Carcinoma) is a progressive, rapid (weeks) local invasion of neoplastic epithelial cells within the oral cavity of dogs. Basically this type of cancer is highly invasive to bone (in most cases the jaw bone). This aggressive type of cancer is more likely to […]
The sweet sound of a boxer puppy barking or yapping makes you smile, right? What happens when that cute little puppy is now 2 years old and won’t quit barking. Barking is a dog’s way of saying, “hey, gather round- I want to alert you of something.” Way too often, a boxer who barks too much is somehow […]
What is it? And why is it important for me to know? Let’s start with “what is it?” Gingival Hyperplasia (also known as Fibromatous Periodontal Hyperplasia) are firm, non-painful swellings or lesions attached to the gingiva. Basically the gum line looks like little tumors that grow slowly and start to surround and sometimes cover the teeth. When this happens, […]
