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Finding a lump or bump on your dog’s body can be worrying and all sorts of things can fly through your mind. Is it cancerous? How long has that been there? Is my dog in pain? Thankfully, most Histiocytomas are harmless, and your dog will recover without any side effects. Today’s blog is all about the histiocytoma in dogs.
What Is a Histiocytoma?
They are small growths that appear seemingly out of nowhere usually on your dog’s head, neck, ears, or legs. They are hairless and red in colour, normally no bigger than 2.5cm in size. These growths are common patterdale terrier health problems and typically seen on younger dogs aged 3 years and under.
Dogs have cells in their body called Langerhans cells. They form a part of the immune system that fights against foreign invaders such as bacteria. Since Patterdales are natural explorers, it is no wonder they are likely to get them. Males seem to be a higher risk than females.
Histiocytomas are benign, which means they are not cancerous. They are the bodies response to a potential threat and usually resolves themselves after a month or two. However, it is better to get a vet’s opinion to rule out other illnesses.
