Can dogs get melanoma?

Just as in people, malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer in dogs that affects pigmented cells known as melanocytes. Dogs often develop benign tumors in pigmented cells that do not metastasize, which are called melanocytomas. These tumors are found on areas of the dog's body that have hair. read more

Types of Skin Cancer in Dogs. There are different types of dog skin cancers. Three of the most common include: Malignant melanoma. Just as in people, malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer in dogs that affects pigmented cells known as melanocytes. read more

Melanoma tumors in dogs, more than most cancers, demand immediate attention. In fact, early recognition of these malignant tumors of melanocytes can lead to more successful attempts at removal and identification of the grade or stage of cancer. read more

Melanoma, sometimes called “skin cancer,” is a common, locally invasive and frequently malignant type of cancer that can affect dogs, especially older ones. The different forms of melanoma are classified by location: skin (cutaneous melanoma), eyelids (ocular melanoma), nail bed (subungual melanoma) and oral cavity (oral melanoma). read more