Mast Cell Tumor Is the Most Common Canine Skin Cancer

Mast Cell Tumor Is the Most Common Canine Skin Cancer
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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 to fight parasites and allergies. It’s not clear why some of these immune cells develop into tumors.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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