Mast Cell Tumor - Dog

Mast cell tumors are common skin cancers in dogs, arising from mast cells in the body. Symptoms often include lumps or bumps on the skin, itching, and possible gastrointestinal signs. Diagnosis is done through fine needle aspirates, biopsies, and staging tests to check for metastasis. Treatment usually involves surgical removal, but additional therapies like chemotherapy or radiation may be needed depending on the tumor’s grade and spread. The prognosis depends on early detection, tumor grade, and successful treatment, but recurrence is possible, so monitoring is important.