Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse, according to new research. But it can also provide defence against bacterial skin infections, say American scientists. New research, published in ...

A mast cell tumor is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed to fight parasites and allergies. It's not clear why some of these immune cells develop ...

Much of the Great Dane's chaos comes from their lack of awareness of their own dimensions, which often leads to some clumsy and amusing situations. "These gentle giants have a sweet and playful ...

A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.

Two dogs with an “unshakable” bond need a new home — together.

MAST cells of dogs are said not to contain 5-hydroxytryptamine1–4. Furthermore, this substance has not been found in neoplasms of these cells in dogs5. An instance of a dog mast cell tumour is ...

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Stelfonta (tigilanol tiglate injection) to treat dogs with non-metastatic, skin-based (cutaneous) mast cell tumors (MCTs). The FDA is also ...

“Boxer dogs are at a greater risk of developing cancer than many other dog breeds. Malignant skin tumors are common in boxers ...

The drug's French developer, AB Science, initially positioned it as a veterinary drug to treat mast cell tumors in dogs, gaining approvals in the U.S. and Europe.

A Bishop Auckland family have had to put their Crufts dream on hold after their beloved pooch Benji was diagnosed with cancer ...