Just like humans, skin cancer is among many cancers that affect pets. Tumors show up on the pet’s skin or subcutaneous tissue, but many of these tumors are benign (meaning it does not spread or is not harmful at all) . Typical benign tumors include papillomas, sebaceous adenomas, and lipomas.
Unlike benign tumors, malignant tumors can be deadly because they are able to metastasize or spread throughout the body and cause serious health issues. Common malignant tumors include melanomas, mast cell tumors, and squamous cell carcinoma.
To make a proper diagnosis, your vet may choose to perform a biopsy of the tumor. A biopsy involves the removal of a tiny section of tissue from the tumor and examining it using the microscope.
A critical predisposing factor when it comes to skin cancer is getting exposed to the sun’s UV or ultraviolet rays. This is why you need to keep your pet out of the sun during hot periods and putting sunscreen on your pet when necessary. You can ask your vet Portland, OR for a sunscreen product that you can use on your pet. For more details, set an appointment here: https://portlandpetclinic.com/
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