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 ...

Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier this summer, she was out in the sun too long and got sunburned. When we go on vacation together later this summer, I'll try to ...

"We are providing care, love, and a home for an 8½-year-old short-coat Wheaten Terrier whose elderly owner had to go to a nursing home. Ginger has skin cancer, which has manifested in a kidney-shaped ...

The new drug will fight skin cancer in dogs. June 4, 2009— -- Having raised and bred show dogs, Lisa Peterson knew there was something wrong with her 9-year-old Norwegian elkhound Basia when she ...

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LEMON GROVE, Calif. — Did you know that every summer, dogs end up with sunburns — just like we do? It’s not often talked about, but it can be deadly. CBS 8 is Working for You with ways to better ...

Hot dogs won’t be the only ones roasting this Fourth of July weekend. While you’re flipping franks and catching rays, your furry friend might be getting fried — and too much sun can bring some ...

We all know how damaging the sun's powerful ultraviolet rays can be to our skin, and how important it is to lather up in suncream in order to avoid the risk of skin cancer. But what about the threats ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If you want your good boy to have a good summer, make sure he catches balls instead of rays. Dogs can get ...

Skin cancer is usually preventable. Here, dermatologists share how to prevent skin cancer, from ways to protect your skin to ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this ...