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Papillomas in Dogs and Cats
Papillomas are benign tumors of the skin's outer layer, among the most common epidermal tumors of dogs and rare in cats. They appear as cauliflower-like, often stalked warts that can bleed when injured. Many regress on their own, while others are removed surgically.
Sebaceous Adenomas in Dogs and Cats
Sebaceous adenomas are usually benign, curable skin tumors of older dogs and cats, most often on the back, sides, limbs, and head or neck. They appear as firm, movable, hairless lumps that may ulcerate. Complete removal or freezing cures the benign forms.
Basal Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Basal cell tumors are common, usually slow-growing skin tumors of dogs and cats that arise from the basal layer of the epidermis or hair follicles. Most are benign and stay confined to the skin, though larger ones can ulcerate. Complete surgical removal is typically curative.
Transmissible Venereal Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Transmissible venereal tumor is a contagious cancer spread between dogs through mating or close contact, destroying the external genitals and nearby mucosa. It appears as a friable, cauliflower-like mass that may bleed and ulcerate. Surgery, freezing, or anti-cancer medication can clear it.
Can Povidone-Iodine Cure Cat Ringworm?
Povidone-iodine has broad antimicrobial action but does not reliably kill the fungi that cause ringworm, so it is only a supportive measure. True antifungals, either topical or veterinary-directed oral azole medication for severe cases, remain the main treatment.
Home Care for Cat Ringworm: Practical, Low-Cost Treatment
Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a fungal skin infection in cats caused mainly by Microsporum canis. Mild cases respond to topical antifungals, B-vitamin support, sunlight, and environmental disinfection, while widespread disease needs medicated baths and veterinary-directed oral antifungals.
Skin Disease in Collies and Other Herding Breeds: Why Medication Must Be Chosen Carefully
Collies and related herding breeds often carry an MDR1 gene mutation that prevents normal drug clearance, making them dangerously sensitive to certain parasiticides such as ivermectin. Skin problems are treated as in any dog, but parasite control and other medications must be chosen with a veterinarian to avoid toxicity.
Prostatic Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Prostatic tumors occur mainly in middle-aged and older dogs and mimic benign prostatic conditions. Adenocarcinoma is the most serious type and can spread to local lymph nodes, spine, and pelvis. Signs include weight loss, thirst, back pain, and difficulty urinating.
Sertoli Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Sertoli cell tumors are hormone-producing testicular tumors of older male dogs and cats that cause feminization through excess estrogen. Signs include symmetrical hair loss, enlarged breasts, and a lengthened prepuce. Surgical removal of both testicles resolves most signs within a few months.
Vaginal and Vestibular Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Vaginal and vestibular tumors are the second most common reproductive tract tumor in female dogs and cats, ranging from benign leiomyomas to transmissible venereal tumors. Signs include a mass protruding from the vulva, difficulty urinating, and bloody or pus-like discharge. Surgical removal is the main treatment.