FAQ

The donut position is when a cat curls its body into a tight circle, tucking its paws and tail underneath to conserve warmth and feel secure.

Yes, a cat’s posture can indicate pain, as changes in posture often reflect discomfort or distress.

Cats say 'I love you' through body language such as slow blinking, headbutting, purring, and staying close to their owners.

A sick cat may lie in a hunched position with its head down and body curled tightly, avoiding movement and seeking warmth.

Not in corpus.

Yes, removal is strongly recommended. While considered benign, canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma (previously termed epulis) is locally invasive and can cause significant bone destruction if not completely excised.

Dogs with a jaw tumor such as canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma can live a normal lifespan if the tumor is completely excised; with early and complete treatment, prognosis is excellent.

Yes, removal is recommended because canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma (previously called acanthomatous epulis) is locally aggressive and can recur if not completely excised.

With early detection and complete surgical excision, dogs with jaw tumors like canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma can live a normal lifespan with a high quality of life.

Yes, complete surgical removal of a dog's epulis, especially if it's a canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma (CAA), is strongly recommended due to its locally aggressive behavior and high recurrence risk after incomplete excision.