- Tongue ulcers in dogs are raised areas of tissue. They can be firm to the touch. Ulcers can grow together to form one large mass on a dog's tongue, according to the 2005 book "Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat" by Thelma Lee Gross, Peter J. Ihrke, and Emily J. Walder.
- Symptoms of a tongue ulcer in a dog include increased saliva production, which could be bloody. The dog's breath could smell bad and it might lose interest in chewing on toys.
- Tongue ulcers can be caused by oral cancer, according to Michigan Veterinary Specialists. Tongue ulcers can also be symptoms of an autoimmune disorder.
- Tongue cancer is removed surgically. The autoimmune disorder is often triggered by an adverse reaction to medication. Taking the dog off the medication can stop the tongue ulcers from forming.
- Most dogs that have a portion of the tongue removed are able to eat and drink just fine afterwards.
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