Common Oral Masses in Dogs and Cats

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This lecture will provide veterinarians with a comprehensive overview of common oral masses in dogs and cats. We will begin by discussing how these masses typically present, including clinical signs. Emphasis will be placed on key diagnostic steps, such as thorough oral examination, fine needle aspiration (FNA), biopsy, and advanced imaging (radiography, CT, or MRI). We will explore differential diagnoses, from benign conditions like epulides and gingival hyperplasia to more malignant neoplasms like squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. The prognosis for various types of oral masses will be reviewed, highlighting factors such as tumor type, size, location, and metastasis. Finally, treatment options—including surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and palliative care—will be outlined, with a focus on an individualized approach based on tumor type and patient condition.

Speaker: Dr. Robert Furman, BVMS, DVVDC

Bio: Dr. Robert Furman graduated from the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine, Scotland, in 2008. He is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist of the American and European Veterinary Dental Colleges. Dr. Furman has worked with Dr. Niemiec for over two decades. He has lectured extensively on dentistry throughout the world as well as authored several articles and chapters. Although Dr. Furman performs procedures from all aspects of dentistry, his professional interests include maxillofacial surgery, restoratives and orthodontics. Dr. Furman has also worked on bears, lions, tigers, sea otters, sea lions, monkeys, baboons, skunks, wolves, cougars, leopards, bobcats, meerkats, prairie dogs and gorillas. Dr. Furman primarily works at Veterinary Dental Specialities in the Irvine practice.

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