"My Labrador has a tumor on his spleen. Should it be removed? Should the spleen also be removed?" A: Each dog's case is different, and you will need to discuss this with your regular veterinarian, as ...

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.

Dogs can develop a wide variety of tumors, ranging from benign (non-cancerous) to malignant. Three of the most common benign tumors we see in veterinary medicine include sebaceous adenomas, Meibomian ...

The dog spleen is an important organ located in the abdomen. Spleens are so important that almost every species of vertebrate animal has one and some species have multiples. Depending on the species, ...

Q An emergency room vet found a large, round, solid mass on the spleen of our 13-year-old retriever mix dog. The vet recommended that the spleen be removed. The vet also said an ultrasound biopsy was ...

Question: Is there a type of canine cancer that is worse than others? What is the worst type of cancer that you see in your canine patients? Answer: The worst cancers are those that have a very rapid ...