In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16–21% of all skin cancers. These tumors can appear anywhere on the body but are most frequently found ...

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Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed ...

Lipomas are the most common benign skin tumors of dogs, which are most frequently found in middle-aged and overweight animals. The small, soft, movable lumps that originate below the skin usually grow ...

Explore causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for dog cysts. Reviewed by Jennifer Coates Tumors, growths, and cysts are common in dogs, particularly in older ones, and should be promptly ...

Traditional cancer therapies, which include radiation, surgery to remove most of the tumor, and chemotherapy to kill any rapidly growing cells, are sometimes effective but are both expensive and may ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this ...