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As a dog owner, if you notice a lump on your female dog’s mammary gland, caution is advised. It could be a mammary tumor, which can be either benign or malignant. Early detection and treatment are, ...

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 ...

Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother’s middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she has two small masses in her mammary glands. Are these masses likely to be cancer? If not, should I ...

Just like humans, as dogs age, it’s not uncommon for lumps, bumps and masses to appear on their body. While many of these lumps and bumps are harmless growths and considered benign, others could be ...