Name three common oral neoplasms in dogs and/or cats and a key management consideration.

• A. Gingival hyperplasia due to scurvy; treat with vitamin C.
• B. Osteosarcoma of the jaw; always poor prognosis; no treatment.
• C. Malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, fibrosarcoma; treatment often surgical excision with margins, possibly radiation or chemotherapy; prognosis varies.
• D. Tooth resorption, calculus buildup, pigment anomalies; no treatment.

Answer: (C)