Wart, in his mouth?

[SpotsandBays]

So I had the dentist out for my horses a few months ago, and she had a looky in my 2yos mouth to see how everything was doing and just for experience for him really, she was happy with what she saw but she did find a wart in his mouth. Like in the corner of his mouth where a bit would sit. You can feel it if you pop your finger in and it’s about the size of a pea. I got the vet to have a quick look and he didn’t seem to worried, although wasn’t my usual vet. He didn’t actually say a lot to be honest! He’ll be having wolf teeth removed next year prior to be starting to bit him up, so I’m thinking that I’ll let them know and hopefully it’s just something that they can whip off! But I’m hoping that maybe it’s like a juvenile wart and it will just go away? Anybody had anything similar? I check it regularly and it doesn’t change size/shape.

 

[rextherobber]

Mine also has a lump, doesn't change size or shape, is not in the corner of the mouth however, so not an issue with the bit. Vet suspects melanoma, but does not advise doing anything about it at present. Mine is 12.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Mine also has a lump, doesn't change size or shape, is not in the corner of the mouth however, so not an issue with the bit. Vet suspects melanoma, but does not advise doing anything about it at present. Mine is 12.

Hmm interesting! I think it’s a good sign if it hasn’t changed size or shape!

 

[rextherobber]

Hmm interesting! I think it’s a good sign if it hasn’t changed size or shape!

Yes, definitely! That seems to be my vet's take on it too. I'm sure someone will be along in a minute with other explanations for what it could be, hopefully it will be gone next time you check anyway!

 

[Redders]

Likely equine papilloma virus, or ‘grass/milk warts’, common in young ones and will spontaneously regress never to be seen again. But definitely keep an eye and if it doesn’t look warty, gets traumatised, grows etc then get the vet to take another look.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Likely equine papilloma virus, or ‘grass/milk warts’, common in young ones and will spontaneously regress never to be seen again. But definitely keep an eye and if it doesn’t look warty, gets traumatised, grows etc then get the vet to take another look.

Yeah that’s what I’m hoping it is! Fingers crossed it just goes! But I will keep checking it and definitely seek advice if it does anything, thanks!