Are mast cell tumors common in Shih Tzus? What do they look like?

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Are mast cell common on shih tzu? And do mass cell always look like this? Picture below

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

No, mast calls are the great pretenders of the tumor world. They can take on different appearances. This is why it is important to have suspicious masses examined and aspirated or biopsied by your veterinarian. There are breed predispositions and even though Shih Tzus are not on that list, MCTs can occur in any breed, age or gender of dog.

Are mast cell tumors common in Shih Tzus? What do they look like?

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