Cat Mouth Tumor Surgery. Severe sores and mouth inflammation may develop. Surgery may not be an option if the tumor has spread to vital structures.
But sometimes your cat may have a tumor that you can’t feel from the outside. If the tumor is too large to be removed safely, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may help to control the tumor and its symptoms for a while. Interestingly, there is a relationship between the grade and the stage of a tumor.
If the tumor is located in the front portion of the mouth, the tumor can be removed along with a small portion of the jaw bone.
Most commonly, these growths are found on a cat's tongue, lips, gums, and in the lymph nodes around the mouth. If your cat suffers from dental problems, ask your vet for nutritional recommendations. In the case where a full mouth extraction is necessary, know that your cat can still lead a happy and healthy life including properly eating. Cats have four pair of salivary glands.