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==Typical Signalment==
 
==Typical Signalment==
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*Both dogs and cats can develop this condition
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*Breeds of dog predisposed include:
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**Greyhounds
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**Maltese
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**Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
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**Minature Schnauzers
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**Laborador Retrievers
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Stomatitis is the inflammation of the mucosa lining any structures within the mouth. This may include the lips, cheeks, tongue and gingiva.
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Several different types of stomatitis have been described:
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*Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis - Seen on the buccal mucosa that overlie the teeth, especially in the area of the maxillary canine tooth, fourth premolar and the lateral edge of the tongue.
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
  
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