My 6 1/2 yr old female boxer mix recently had a small ( pea size ) lump removed from her side that turned out to be a mast cell tumor. When the surgery was scheduled it was felt to be a minor procedure involving removal of a cyst. However, when the area was being prepped for surgery the lump was aspirated and the vet was able to indentify that it was most likely a mast cell tumor and she removed a wide margin around the lump. The pathologists report indicated that it was a Grade 2 tumor but reported that all of the margins were clean. Just to be cautious, the vet prescribed a regimen of prednisone and benedryl for 30 days. This has been completed and I am now in the process of weaning her off of the prednisone.
I have two questions. First, in a case such as this, do you think that the 30 day regimen is long enough? I have seen some articles on the internet that recommend 6 months. Second, I am wondering what type of diet would be best now that she has a history of mast cell tumor?
Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
I have two questions. First, in a case such as this, do you think that the 30 day regimen is long enough? I have seen some articles on the internet that recommend 6 months. Second, I am wondering what type of diet would be best now that she has a history of mast cell tumor?
Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated.