Mouth Tumour

[joyhall]

Hi there, I am new to this so forgive me for any errors I make.

My 4 and a half year old male lab, Rolo had a mouth tumour removed 6 days ago. It was about the size of a gobstopper and the vet said they managed to remove it all.
He has finished his course of antibiotics today and I am looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with this before.
I know that it will be swollen after an operation like that but was thinking it would have gone down by now - it isnt over swollen otherwise I would rush him back in but it feels as though the lump could still be there. Maybe I am just being paranoid and overally protective because I dont know what to expect but was hoping for some reassurance.
I am going to call the vets in the morning and ask for advice on whether I should take him in for them to have a look anyway but any thoughts I can get on here might put my mind at rest.

Any bits of advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Joy

[Karolyn]

I do not have any advice for you, but I do hope your dog feels better soon!

[AngusFangus]

You might want to post this in the section titled "Lab Chat." More people frequent that section, and someone who can help will be more likely to see it. I hope everything turns out OK. Good that they got it all!

[joyhall]

Thank you to you both for the kind replies.
I did take him in for a check and all is ok but we have to wait for the results now before we can see how to proceed.
Thanks
Joy

[Tatyana]

Sorry, no advice, just hope it's a benign tumor and that your Labby gets better soon.

[joyhall]

it wasnt a tumour after all!
my full reply is on the main board
thanks again
joy ;D