Mast cell tumours in dogs
A common skin cancer arising from immune cells that release inflammatory chemicals. Tumours vary widely, from slow-growing lumps to aggressive, spreading masses, and can cause swelling, redness and ulceration. Behaviour ranges from benign to malignant.
3 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Mast cell tumours, including Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.3 to 12.5 years.
Mast cell tumours in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- cancer condition
- Breeds affected
- 3 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Mast cell tumours is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Mast cell tumours (3), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.