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Key Facts

• Oral SCC: most common oral tumor in cats; locally invasive, rarely metastasizes
• Nasal SCC in cats: associated with sun exposure; white-faced cats at higher risk
• Oral SCC in dogs: affects gums, tongue, tonsils; more likely to metastasize than in cats
• Signs: drooling, difficulty eating, facial swelling, bloody nasal discharge
• Treatment: surgery when possible; radiation therapy; limited response to chemotherapy
• Oral SCC in cats has very poor prognosis (median survival 1-3 months)
• Prevention of nasal SCC: limit sun exposure for light-colored cats
• Species: dogs and cats