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    Mast cell tumor and Antihistamines

    Hi, I just received a call from the vet, the results came back a round cell tumor, so it seems they are still not sure if it's a mast cell or a histiocytoma. They have advised surgery to remove it and then test it. At first he thought she was a cat so I had to correct him. If it was a...
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    Mast cell tumor and Antihistamines

    Thank you. I guess reading about it tied into allergies, she was scratching a great deal so I treated her for fleas. But I am wondering if it's an allergy now as she is still scratching. But not the area of the lump, in actual fact that doesn't seem to bother her at all. We also have building...
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    Mast cell tumor and Antihistamines

    Thank you. I will see what happens when the results come back and then contact our previous vet. Out of interest does anyone know what the procedure is for removal? Currently it's quite small. Do they use a general anesthetic? We caught early pyometra this time last year, so a major op. I...
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    Mast cell tumor and Antihistamines

    Thank you for the replies. We moved recently back to London and used to have a wonderful mobile vet who would visit the house. Always the same person. I am thinking of maybe calling them, they do have a practice on a farm. Although I'm not sure if vets are comfortable with a change back out of...
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    Mast cell tumor and Antihistamines

    Hi, This is my first post, motivated sadly by my 14 year old Tibetan Terrier likely having a mast cell tumor, just waiting on the FNA results. I have been reading that antihistamines can help as they reduce the histamine that causes the tumour. I wondered if anyone had experience of this or...
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    New here

    Hi, I just joined with my two adorable Tibetan Terriers. Thanks for having us.
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