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Histologic grading, as in the dog, has not been shown to be useful. Surgical excision is also the treatment of choice in the cat, in combination with radiation if resection is incomplete. If numerous mastocytomas occur, palliative treatment with glucocorticoids may also be attempted. A special form of mastocytoma occurs in Siamese cats.
Illustration of venereal granulomata on a dog's penis. A canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT), also known as a transmissible venereal tumor (TVT), canine transmissible venereal sarcoma (CTVS), sticker tumor and infectious sarcoma, is a histiocytic tumor of the external genitalia of the dog and other canines, and is transmitted from animal to animal during mating.
Leishmaniasis* is spread by the sandfly, and in the dog as well as human has both cutaneous and visceral forms. The dog is considered to be the reservoir for human disease in the Americas. [28] Babesiosis* is spread by members of the family Ixodidae, or hard ticks. The two species of the genus Babesia that affect dogs are B. canis and B. gibsoni.
Regardless of how treatment proceeds following a diagnosis, the quality of life of the pet is an important consideration. In cases where the cancer is not curable, there are still many things which can be done to alleviate the dog's pain. Good nutrition and care from the dog's owner can greatly enhance quality of life. [3]
Hemangiosarcoma of the skin in a dog. Hemangiosarcoma is quite common in dogs, and more so in certain breeds including German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. [3] It also occurs in cats, but much more rarely. Dogs with hemangiosarcoma rarely show clinical signs until the tumor has become very large and has metastasized.
The message reads, in part, "If your pet is drooling or foaming at the mouth look for these lady bugs. They cause ulcers on the tongue and mouth and have a very painful bite."
In a rare and remarkable transformation, a black dog named Buster turned completely white over a period of two years, astonishing both his owner and the online community. The reason behind Buster ...
Most commonly histiocytomas are found in young dogs and appear as a small, solitary, hairless lump, [6] although Shar Peis may be predisposed to multiple histiocytomas. [7] They are most commonly found on the head, neck, ears, and limbs, and are usually less than 2.5 cm in diameter. [8] Ulceration of the mass is common.