It’s important to avoid excessive sun exposure because of the problems it causes, from painful sunburn to skin cancer. Like humans, dogs exposed to the sun can develop actinic keratosis, a firm, ...

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 ...

Tumors develop when cells in the body grow uncontrollably. Finding a tumor on your dog can be very frightening, but they are not always detrimental — some are benign, while others are malignant.

Explore causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for dog cysts. Reviewed by Jennifer Coates Tumors, growths, and cysts are common in dogs, particularly in older ones, and should be promptly ...

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 ...

A wide variety of skin lumps, bumps, and tags are encountered in dogs, especially as they age. They can arise from many different cells or structures in the skin like the oil glands and hair follicles ...

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 ...