{"id":125,"date":"2019-05-07T12:16:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T17:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2019-05-07T12:16:22","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T17:16:22","slug":"common-skin-tumors-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/common-skin-tumors-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Tumors In Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DVM \u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/close-up-microscope-2000x1335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/close-up-microscope-2000x1335.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/close-up-microscope-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/close-up-microscope-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Common\nSkin Tumors in Pets<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lumps and bumps are common occurrences among pets.&nbsp; Once a lump or bump is found, the main goal\nis to determine if the mass is malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous),\nand if it needs to be surgically removed. In order to make this determination,\na sample with a needle is taken by a veterinarian and evaluated under a\nmicroscope, or the mass can be surgically removed and tissue can be evaluated.\nVisiting your veterinarian, as soon as a tumor is found, is the best course of\naction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tumors\nof Young Pets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If a young pet has a tumor, the veterinarian will perform a\nphysical evaluation of the mass.&nbsp; In this\ncase, if the history and appearance fit the symptoms, masses are not always\nsampled, but may still be removed.&nbsp; Here\nare a few examples of benign lumps or bumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Papilloma (Wart) is a\nbenign tumor caused by a virus. It is more commonly found in young pets with an\nimmature immune system or pets on immune suppressive medication. It usually\noccurs around the lips.&nbsp; Papillomas\nusually look white and are raised like a cauliflower. The virus is spread\nbetween dogs and can happen from contact during daycare or at a dog park. A\npapilloma can go away on its own and does not need treatment, but it can be\nsurgically removed if a problem. There is an oral medication that may help\nregress papillomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Histiocytoma:&nbsp; This type of tumor develops rapidly and is\nraised and ulcerated. It is considered a benign tumor.&nbsp; Again mostly affecting young dogs this type\nof mass can regress and go away on its own without treatment. It may take\nmonths to go away and can be itchy, so sometimes owners opt to have the mass\nremoved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tumors\nof Senior Pets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lipomas are one of the most common\ntumors found on senior pets.&nbsp; It is a benign\ntumor of the fat layer, which are felt as a soft round growth under the skin\nlayer.&nbsp; They are often slow growing; however,\nthey can grow to be very large in size.&nbsp;\nEven though this is a non-cancerous tumor, it is best to confirm this by\nsampling with a needle and evaluating the cells under the microscope. Since\nthis mass is benign once sampled the size and growth can be monitored. Surgical\nremoval is best before the tumor is too large and difficult to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mammary\nTumors: Dogs\nand cats can get cancer of the breast, just like people.&nbsp; Any tumor in the mammary (breast) region of\nthe pet, should be removed and tested. Unfortunately a needle sample is usually\nnot enough to tell if the mass is cancerous so the mass should be completely\nremoved and tested, or a biopsy can be taken.&nbsp;\nIn dogs, 50% of mammary tumors are malignant (cancerous).&nbsp; In cats, 90% of mammary tumors are malignant\n(cancerous). If the pet was spayed after they had heat cycles the chance of a\ntumor developing is a lot higher (25%). The earlier the tumor is removed (and\nsmaller the size), the better the prognosis for cure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mast cell tumors can\nhave many different appearances.&nbsp; They can\nbe raised and nodular, or flat and irregular shaped.&nbsp; They are often hairless and darker colored.\nThey are considered cancerous, but have different grades and levels of\nmalignancy. The lowest grade tumor is cured with surgical removal.&nbsp; A needle sample is used to diagnose Mast cell\ntumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp; This\nwritten content is meant to be educational and is not medical advice.&nbsp; Always consult a veterinarian about medical\nadvice for your pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DVM \u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848 Common Skin Tumors in Pets Lumps and bumps are common occurrences among pets.&nbsp; Once a lump or bump is found, the main goal is to determine if the mass is malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous), and if it needs to be surgically removed. 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