Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Bone tumors in dogs are not uncommon. However, osteosarcoma is by far the most common type. Bone tumors are most common in large and giant breed male dogs and usually appear on the front legs. Unfortunately, most bone tumors are malignant and spread, or metastasize, to other areas of the body, often the lungs. Metastatic bone cancers are ones that…
The first rule of lumps is that you should not rely on your eyes to identify them. There are exceptions. For example, when it concerns lumps under the tail—by the rectum—the chances are that it is an anal gland abscess. Other signs of anal sac disease are quite telling and include: scooting licking and biting at the base of the…
A mast cell tumor is a cancer of mast cells, a type of immune cells involved in allergic response. Even though they can form internally, you’re most likely to find a mast cell tumor (MCT) when you detect a bump on your dog’s skin. Some breeds are especially susceptible to developing these tumors, such as: Boxers Bull Terriers Boston Terriers…
Cysts are enclosed sacs with liquid or solid non-infectious content. The different types of cysts include true cysts sebaceous cysts follicular cysts dermoid cysts false cysts Further information: Cysts Follicular cysts are large bumps on a dog’s skin. They form in hair follicles and can be filled with thick white, yellow, or brown material. As they grow, they might ooze,…
A melanocytoma is a benign tumor of cells that produce pigment—melanocytes. Only a histopathologist can determine the difference between a melanocytoma and a malignant melanoma. As a general rule, tumors of the pigment-producting cells are usually benign where the skin is covered by fur and malignant in bare-skin areas such as lips or nail beds. The one exception are eyelids…