Dr. Dressler revisits one of the most common canine cancers, particularly in the skin: mast cell tumors. (It is not mass cell tumor as is commonly thought.) In this seminar he addresses:
As always, Dr. Dressler also answers questions from members about their dog’s cancer.
01:57 Dr. Demian Dressler:
New information and tools on cancer treatment, overview of Mast Cell Tumors and what they are, dogs prone to Mast Cell Tumors, and C-Kit testing for MCT likelihood.
06:07 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Histamine and antihistamines in relation to Mast Cell Tumors, how MCT is graded, what it looks like, and the benefits of Fine Needle Aspirates.
09:11 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Mast Cell Tumor locations, proactive checking, early intervention, diagnosis, and surgery.
13:06 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Metastasis and wide excisions, benefits of Benadryl in dogs with Mast Cell Tumors, blood pressure monitoring, and factors to consider when it comes to surgery.
20:07 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Budgeting, talking to your vet, post procedure care, biopsy reports, and MCT grades and their impact on further treatments.
24:51 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Mast Cell Tumor grades; specifically two and three, the mitotic index, and life expectancy.
29:43 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Mast Cell Tumor surgery outcomes, regrowth and metastasis, conventional treatments, margins, seeking an oncologist, chemotherapy protocols, and survival statistics, side effects of treatment protocols, and medications.
41:50 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Radiation protocols, survival statistics, and Apocaps.
51:34 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Toxicity, diet, mastocytosis, preservatives, and supportive care—Benadryl, antacids, omegas, and eating issues.