High histamine levels affect blood pressure heart rate and cause ulcers. Please keep a watchful eye over us and protect our dogs from this insidious disease. 2021 Aug 27;8:675804. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.675804. In this case, the dogs mast cell tumor presented as a pink, hairless area that really didnt look that much like a tumor at all. Thankfully, histopathology results indicated the mast cell tumor was low grade and completely excised so Charlie didnt need any follow-up treatment. Using a Quality of Life Scale for Dogs Praying for your beautiful girl and hoping she has many happy years ahead. One young and inexperienced vet said she thought it was a foxtail. It makes my heart happy to know that he is doing well since the amputation and is enjoying some extra time with the ones who love him most. Praying for you as well in this trying time. As quality of life is imperative for our pets, doses are adjusted and your pet is monitored to limit severe side effects. Hes 12 and has many mast cell tumors. cheryl. Prednisone may help shrink the MCT, thus making surgical removal more straightforward. If saying goodbye turns out to be the most loving option, I pray you find the strength needed to make these emotional decisions. I understand your concern with the lack of information from the pathology report. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer that occurs in dogs. Preparing for Your Dogs Euthanasia: 10 Thoughts for Peace Basal cell tumors are common in dogs and most are benign. Please share your dogs story or some words of encouragement below. It stayed like this for almost 18 months. I keep getting told that if I allow him to have his pinnae resected, that may prevent further MCTs. The difference in clean verses dirty margins is all about the cells left behind. Our American Bulldog, Finch, is a rescue. If mast cells become cancerous and divide rapidly in one location, they can form a mast cell tumor. Benadryl is often prescribed to help mast cell tumors shrink in size so that they are easier to surgically remove. Im aware its a decision I need to make on how best to deal with this, but just trying to understand the impact of an operation, recovery time and how best to support his immune system.