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My dog's histiocytoma ruptured. How to prevent more & wound care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 55 lbs

My dog has several benign Histiocytomas. One ruptured. Can you please advise what I can do to prevent future ones? And wound care?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2019

Histiocytomas are typically in very young dogs, for example a year old. I would have these growths removed and biopsied to make sure they are benign and to get rid of them. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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