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kerry blue terrier, pink,red small growth on gum line near tooth next to bottom canine.teeth prof. cleaned 6 months ago..noticed small red growth next to tooth near lower canine..no discolor of gum except small red circular under outside tooth originating on gum line under toonroon439457.9909471875

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Age: 10; Female; Breed: kerryblue terier

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antiseptic,brush front teeth next to red inflmation on gum above tooth next to lower canine--doesnt seem to bother her

Posted by NancyH 800 days and 14 hours ago.

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This might be a tumor or a tooth abscess. She's a little old for this to be likely to be a viral wart as usually dogs are exposed to and become immune to those as young adults.
When you see a new spot like this, a growth, lump, or a sore that lingers its usually best to get an in person vet evaluation of the area. It might be 'nothing' but if it does happen to be something that needs to be removed then getting it taken care of while it is as small as possible is usually the best option.
Hope this helps you!

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Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: rue, has auto immune disease on medication and it does control very low platelet counts,medication helps to cotrol internal bleeding in case she bruies herself with that kerry blue crazy jumping.and not paying atention to what she is after...her teeth are perfectly white at her age, i am assuming to watch for color change and growth..i bruch front teeth ,,no pain from her i can detect

Posted by NancyH 800 days and 14 hours ago.

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This might be a benign tumor but it could be something else that needs removal too.
You can check out viral warts here
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canine_viral_papillomas.html
This site shows some cancerous tumors of the mouth
http://www.avds-online.org/info/oraltumors.html
It doesn't have to be painful to be a problem.

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wish i had a piture,,,small outer red round growth originating from gum line under outer tooth ,no pain on pressing ,brushing, visibly for 3 days,,not growing

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Thats why you need an in person look at it.
Always the best choice particularly with a senior dog.

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kerry blue terrier, pink,red small growth on gum line near tooth next to bottom canine.teeth prof. cleaned 6 months ago..noticed small red growth next to tooth near lower canine..no discolor of gum except small red circular under outside tooth originating on gum line under toonroon439457.9909471875

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Optional Information: Age: 10; Female; Breed: kerryblue terierAlready Tried: antiseptic,brush front teeth next to red inflmation on gum above tooth next to lower canine--doesnt seem to bother her

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wish i had a piture,,,small outer red round growth originating from gum line under outer tooth ,no pain on pressing ,brushing, visibly for 3 days,,not growing

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Thats why you need an in person look at it. Always the best choice particularly with a senior dog.

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Optional Information:
Age: 10; Female; Breed: kerryblue terier

Already Tried:
antiseptic,brush front teeth next to red inflmation on gum above tooth next to lower canine--doesnt seem to bother her

Thats why you need an in person look at it.
Always the best choice particularly with a senior dog.