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- Malignant Melanoma in Dogs
- Stage one (smaller than 2 cm): about twelve months
- Stage two (2-4 cm): about eight months
- Stage three (larger than 4 cm or tumor that has spread): about four months
- Stage four (extensive metastasis): about one month
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- Dark (black, brown, grey) lump or lesion on mouth, tongue, lips, or gums
- Facial swelling
- Bloody drool
- Foul breath
- Unable to eat
- Loose teeth
- Dropping food from the mouth
- Rash or grouping of small blister-like lesions, usually on the feet, underbelly, and face
- Large lump anywhere on the body, usually darker than the skin surrounding it
- Pain or bleeding from a spot or lesion of unknown origin that does not seem to be healing
- Swelling of the foot
- Discolored toenail
- Malformed toes
- Loose toenail
- Oral malignant melanoma occurs in the mouth, gums, lips, and jaw
- Dermal malignant melanoma can be found anywhere on the skin but most often on the abdomen or face
- Malignant melanoma of the toes includes the foot, bones, and digits
- Older dogs
- Males
- Certain breeds (Schnauzer, Doberman Pinscher, Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Airedale, Boston Terrier, and Scottish Terrier)
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