Mast Cell Tumors in the DOG. What to do Next with Dr. Dan.

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Mast Cell Tumors in the DOG. What to do Next with Dr. Dan.

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Күн бұрын

Hey Everyone!
My name is Dan, and I am a veterinarian. Today I am talking about Mast Cell Tumors. Always consult with your veterinarian regarding your pet's medical care.
A mast cell tumor (MCT) is a type of cancer that originates from mast cells, which are normal cells found in various tissues of the body, including the skin. Dogs are prone to developing mast cell tumors, and they can occur in any breed or age.
Mast cell tumors can vary in appearance, from small, raised bumps to larger masses beneath the skin. They may be solitary or multiple, and their texture can range from soft to firm. Mast cell tumors can be found anywhere on a dog's body, but they are most commonly seen on the trunk, limbs, and head.
The diagnosis of a mast cell tumor is typically made through a fine needle aspirate or a biopsy, where a small sample of the tumor is collected and examined by a veterinary pathologist. The grade of the tumor is determined based on its appearance under a microscope, ranging from low-grade (less aggressive) to high-grade (more aggressive).
Treatment options for mast cell tumors depend on various factors, including the grade of the tumor, its location, and the overall health of the dog. Surgical removal is often the primary treatment for MCTs, with the goal of completely removing the tumor along with a margin of healthy tissue. In some cases, additional treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be recommended to target any remaining cancer cells or to address metastasis if it has occurred.
The prognosis for dogs with mast cell tumors can vary widely depending on the grade and stage of the tumor, as well as the effectiveness of the chosen treatment. Low-grade tumors generally have a better prognosis, while high-grade tumors may be more challenging to treat. It's important to work closely with a veterinarian to develop an appropriate treatment plan and to monitor the dog for any signs of recurrence or metastasis.
Regular check-ups and monitoring are crucial after the initial treatment, as mast cell tumors have the potential to recur. It's important to report any new lumps or changes in your dog's health to your veterinarian promptly.
Disclaimer: Always consult with your veterinarian regarding your pet's care. This video should not be used to diagnosis or treat your pets.

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@LuxxonWoodworking 3 ай бұрын

Hello everyone, my dog Yuni is a 11 year old Siberian. The friendliest dog I’ve ever known. She has had a breast cancer surgery in August 2023 and everything was fine….. recently she started squinting a lot and stumbling so we took her to the vet and discovered that she had multiple MCTs around her lungs…the vet suggested she only has this weekend to live but I believe she has a little more time.. It’s just so disheartening that all her life it’s been a solution for everything to help her get better until now. My wife wants me to listen to the vet but I’ve fought for her her entire life! Why should I give up now? Her quality of life is of the most importance to me… I seen a medicine on Chewy called Palladia (toceranib phosphate). It might be too late for my lovely dog daughter but if you catch it earlier I hope that medication helps…. I just hate that vets don’t “try” mentioning these options much sooner..

@DanTheVeterinarian 3 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear about Yuni not feeling well. If the cancer is in the lungs, you are in a really tough spot.

@DogLoverMiami 17 күн бұрын

I agree. Vets ... I've been to many... Don't tell us what can help... It's like sometimes I think some of them are overwhelmed or sometimes they won't even refer us to a specialist because they're afraid we're going to stay going to the specialists when the specialist sometimes will see patients for all other things as well, so the first vet is afraid of losing you as a client. This is what I have experienced and it's sad and unethical. I think they figure since we have so much information on the internet now, that we don't have to get information from them, we can figure it out. I'm paying them good money so they can help me and now with the internet, I feel like they help us less... They just want me to keep coming back with problems with my dogs.

@bryanrocker5033 11 ай бұрын

Mast cell tumor surgery is a very mixed bag. I had to put down rat terrier because the mast cell cancer moved to her glands under her jaw and she could not eat any more. The recommended surgery was almost $2000. We decided her enjoyment and love of life running and playing was more important. We managed it with OTC stuff along with a compound of tumeric and coconut oil. She lived 4 more years. I have a jack russel who was the same age as her has had a fast growing tumor on his chest pop up. Again he is 12 years old and quality of life for him goes against spending thousands of dollars. My biggest issue is what is causing them. Both my poochese were born in different states but at the same food. I am really starting to think bagged dog food and flea products are killing our dogs early.

@elenivlahos7978 5 ай бұрын

I agree and really think the flea and tick products are horrible for our dogs. We are putting chemicals into their bloodstream that kills ticks and fleas, that has to cause issues. I will never give my dog those treatments again.

@pinktumbleweed123 3 ай бұрын

Dog food 100%

@LuxxonWoodworking 3 ай бұрын

I definitely agree with you. That makes complete sense. We “think” we’re protecting our dogs but may truly be shortening their lifespan with all these chemicals.

@RM-hy4so Жыл бұрын

My beloved Bullmastiff has had mast cell tumor on his toe and it was growing really fast. We consulted with a surgeon and an oncologist and removed it surgically with excellent margins. Unfortunately subsequent biopsy graded it as agressive. But there was no metastasis detected as yet. Prognosis by the oncologist was 4 months without chemotherapy and 9 months after chemotherapy (5 months of chemotherapy included). Which means that my dog would be sick for 5 of the 9 months. So no benefits. So we opted not to do chemotherapy as it looked like it was caught and removed with a clean margins Unfortunately 2 months later he has 5 tumors on the same leg as well as near his groin, it seems to have sprouted in just a day. I took him to the emergency oncologist and they suggested aggressive chemo or palliative treatment. We choose palliative treatment steroids plus Benadryl/Pepsid treatment as his cancer is much too agressive to make an difference Needless to say we are devastated and have been for 2 months. My wife and I both have research experience in oncology so we unfortunately know how sick one can get with chemotherapy. It’s not worth the suffering if the cancer is so agressive to begin with. We are trying to keep him happy and manage his comfort even with the prednisone/Benadryl/pepsid regimen. It’s a comfort to know that you are disseminating information on what to expect for dog guardians in similar situations. We grateful for his presence every minute, hour and day we have with him. Beaches, short walks, treats, and lots of love…..

@patriot-hz1dy Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your pup and for you all. We also had a pup with round cell tumors the most aggressive kind we did three surgeries I wanted to do a fourth but it is very hard on them. I wish I would have known about dr. Andrew Veterinary Secrets I would have tried some of his methods 4 round cell tumors I will leave a link I'm sure you've probably seen his videos by now. We have a 10 year old golden with hemangiosarcoma and with the help of dr. Andrew and of course God I believe, our pup is still alive today over 2 years later. Wish you well God bless kzbin.infoC7wkfChn36k?feature=share

@ns-qi2yx 9 ай бұрын

I hope he’s still doing well❤

@RM-hy4so 9 ай бұрын

@@ns-qi2yx We lost him 1.5 months ago. Pretty devastated. Think of him every day. He was only 4.5 years old. Thank you for asking and your wishes. Appreciate it.

@ns-qi2yx 9 ай бұрын

@@RM-hy4so I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏♥️ we’re waiting for our pups n Io biopsy results as well… most devastating experience

@RM-hy4so 9 ай бұрын

@@ns-qi2yx Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Keep positive.

@Iz0pen 4 күн бұрын

After removal our dogs tumor came back even bigger in 9 months. I’m now looking for other treatments

@pambushnell9906 Жыл бұрын

Dr Dan Aunt Pam really likes your hair cut 😊very stylish!

@DanTheVeterinarian Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aunt Pam!

@elenivlahos7978 5 ай бұрын

Had a huge mast cell tumor removed with clean margins low grade. Multiple tumors appeared 4 months later and much more aggressive. Went to a holistic doctor and she confirmed my thoughts that surgery produces stress and immune response in the body which is horrible for this specific cancer since it grows when there is a histamine response. I think the surgery made this come back more aggressive and spread more quickly. I am trying to do a more holistic approach this time and changed her diet to raw food only. It is expensive but I have already seen a change in her energy levels and her coat and eyes are brighter. Tumor is not gone and is still ulcerated but it has only been three weeks. At this point it would be thousands of dollars for surgery and chemo and we don't know if this will come back again even more aggressive, it is just not worth it to put her through that with no guarantee that it won't come back worst than before.

@DanTheVeterinarian 5 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this, and I hope your doggy does well on the holistic treatment. It is very rare for regrowth on low grade tumors.

@LuxxonWoodworking 3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear. My dog has the same thing. I hope your method works…I love my dog so much and want the best outcome for her

@wynnmarci 3 ай бұрын

Same thing happened to us! We had one low grade benign removed from her forehead. 2 months after we are up to 5 more in different part of her body . No more surgery or poking as I agree 100% they are all aggravating them and produce more histamine. We also took the holistic approach and daily benadryl.

@Jaydentherizzler89 3 ай бұрын

My dog was spayed for a long time. I notice a lump in her nipple took her to the vet. Next thing surgery to remove and biopsy mass. Just two day after 8 days after surgery. It came back as breast cancer stage 3 supposedly aggressive!! I have been crying for two straight day. She is 9 years old, 8 pds yorkie mix & get her teeth clean ever 6 mths. I feed her rice and chicken or farm fresh food or royal Caine nothing with corn.. Is there a way of healing naturally. My mom died from pancreatic cancer and then went on remission for a whole year. I know how hash chemo was on her weak body. 1 year later it spread like wild fire. Please any advice?

@mamatocb7950 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful - thanks! My dog was just diagnosed with a mast cell tumor

@daysrcdays 5 ай бұрын

Do not let the vet poke the tumor. It will piss it off.

@DanTheVeterinarian 5 ай бұрын

@daysrcdays how would you like to diagnose and treat the mass? The FNA is far less invasive than surgery and helps you to understand if there is a cancer that needs surgery.

@daysrcdays 5 ай бұрын

@@DanTheVeterinarian I think it is a visual assessment that is necessary. My exp. is that they poke the tumor and next week the tumor has doubled in size. Splitting the skin and causing the bleeding to start. From what I find is that a noncancerous lump will not be harmed of observed and if needed removed or treated as if it is a mast cell. Poking it is really the wrong thing to do.

@PatriciaG.5050 8 ай бұрын

My dog was just diagnosed with MCT.. The vet said it's aggressive 😢. My dog had surgery to remove the unknown mass at the time two weeks ago. It was sent off the following day to get tested. It was a little bigger than a galf ball. It wasn't there on a Thursday, but it was there the next following day. I waited two days, thinking she was bit by a snake or something. The swelling didn’t go down. The options that the vet gave us are surgery for every tumor that pops up and steroids or chemotherapy. The tumor that was taking off my dogs leg was not completely recovered. The vet said the only way was for the leg to be removed. The tumor was deep in the muscle and attacked to the skin. She says it's really rare for a tumor to grow so fast. My dog is a 9 year old Australian Shepherd mix. She weighs 55 pounds. Can you give me advice on this and a proper diet my pour Miko should be on?? This question goes out to anyone who has been through this. Your thoughts and information would be much appreciated. ❤

@gladysdominguez351 7 ай бұрын

Same thing is happening to us. Ours had a tumor on her side removed on November after almost a month the tumor came back on the same side a little further between her leg and chest. It grew in just 2 days. I could not believe how quickly and big it has grown. She was running, playing and just being happy. Now she can barely move 😢.

@PatriciaG.5050 7 ай бұрын

@gladysdominguez351 I'm so sorry to hear about your pour dog. It's really ruff for sure when they get cancer. So far, Miko hasn't had any more tumors pop up. I'm trying so hard to keep it away. New diet and some prescription pills for the vet plus some natural remedies. Can't afford chemotherapy.

@Luke4838 5 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG.5050hi what tablets are you giving your dog for the lump

@PatriciaG.5050 5 ай бұрын

@Luke4838 Nothing now. She is off the steroids. She's been off them for maybe a month. I can't remember the name of the steroid. She had another tumor removed about a month ago, and it was just a fatty tumor 😁 had to look at my video 😁 she's been off them about 2 weeks. It seems like a month.

@Luke4838 5 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG.5050 - thank you, how is your dog doing, i have a JR and he has a swell on his neck, and i am very concerned about him - :-(

@gurjotsingh8934 7 ай бұрын

My younger dog died two weeks ago suddenly, mine older one is now near her end, dying from mct on abdominal area. 10 years and so much…😞 it’s ending..!

@ericamorgan8563 11 ай бұрын

My dog has them open and all over her and they bleed it's painful to see her that way ,I had one removed from her lip it was huge and after that my vet said let her live next few yrs best as possible they can't put her under again or remove anymore so Ive been wrapping and washing them it's unbelievably bad I really could use your advice asap please she's like my child 😢

@RM-hy4so 9 ай бұрын

Keeping you in my thoughts. I went through that pain with my beloved dog. My vets gave me a solution to clean the tumors that opened all over to prevent infection and keeping it as hygienic as possible. Keep her comfortable and take care of yourself too.

@ericamorgan8563 9 ай бұрын

Whiteland animal clinic was the best with Gracie, she was put down on the 8th my daughter 21st birthday ,after 20 years I had to let her go I couldn't watch her suffer, it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do she was my child ya know she was cremated and in a beautiful wooden box with her prints some hair death certificate and they even sent a card with extra prints and everyone signed it ,she went peacefully I still haven't recovered I wake up in middle of night to let her out and she wasn't there ,it's very painful to lose my best friend im broken 💔 so I'm making a memorial book ect for her and I'm going to have her all cased up with something beautiful she was my love and always will be, I can never ever go through that again she fell asleep on my lap I talked to her whole time ,but she's not suffering anymore ❤️ I had her at 4 months old till 20 she was a rescue someone bad threw her in a dumpster to die I nursed her back and she was my heart since and still is

@RM-hy4so 9 ай бұрын

@@ericamorgan8563 So sorry to hear this. She was lucky to have you to care and love her. She found the right family, I hope that helps. I feel your loss deeply too, as I lost mine in September this year. He was only 4 and a half years old. I had to not be selfish and let him go. What helped was my family supporting the decision. The receptionists at my vets who are dog lovers told me I was doing the right thing. Even, If I had done the right thing, the pain and sense of loss is very deep. I think of him every day. Take care.

@gurjotsingh8934 9 ай бұрын

My dog's mast cell tumor has regrown again after her third very invasive surgery, now it's bleeding and spreading like fire. Please help, how to cater to her? And what and when to expect the time is near?

@gurjotsingh8934 9 ай бұрын

My dog's mast cell tumor has regrown again after third surgery, now it's bleeding and spreading like fire. Please help

@pinkarate1 9 ай бұрын

Im so sorry. My dog just had surgery and is now doing chemo. What type of dog do you have and how old? I just now discovered a n holistic vet on youtube. I can't remember his channel, but I can find it if you like. We've lost two dogs and our business during Covid, so I don't know if I can take any more. I feel for you.

@JenXGirl 6 ай бұрын

My dog just had her third surgery too! 😢 she’s a shiba inu.

@gurjotsingh8934 6 ай бұрын

@@JenXGirl poor dog! Mine is dead but I advice you to give her black turmeric milk as much possible.

@HaBeatByAGirl Жыл бұрын

My 3 month old puppy had a mast cell he has had it removed but hes now 11 months old had hes got a new lump on his face hes got the vets next week so really hoping its not another mast cell as its so close to his nose i dont ghink surgery will be a option

@amandandbearakinn 11 ай бұрын

Hii my dog is having this issue one on her cheek what are your vets saying

@HaBeatByAGirl 11 ай бұрын

@@amandandbearakinn I found out what it was it was a fungal infection thank god and they gave me cream to put on it and the lump has totally gone

@Daledugahole 9 ай бұрын

Ask your vet about Stelfonta