Page 12 - Palm City Spotlight - May '22

Page 12, Palm City Spotlight

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Mast Cell Tumors: The Most there is not enough surrounding tissue to remove the mass with where the mast cell tumor cannot be adequately addressed
Common Skin Cancer In Dogs a large excision and in those cases we take as much as possible surgically. Stelfonta is injected directly into the tumor where it
to get the bulk of the disease.
interrupts tumor blood supply, kills up to 80 percent of tumor
Once surgery is complete, the tissue is submitted for cells, and promotes healing of the area. The injection does lead to
histopathology to grade the tumor and determine the disease-free swelling and bruising of the tissue, followed by an open wound
margins. If it is a low grade MCT with good margins, prognosis as the tumor dies, but this will heal within a few weeks and gives
is usually good and surgery is essentially considered curative. an overall better prognosis in a situation where limited treatment
However, with high grade MCTs with incomplete margins options were available before.
prognosis is guarded and further surgery, or chemotherapy is Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
needed. A discussion with your veterinarian is important to dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common form of skin decide the best course of action. A special mention should be focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
cancer in dogs, accounting for up to 20 percent of all canine skin made to MCTs on the nail bed, muzzle, ears, mouth, and around rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
tumors. They occasionally develop internally, but this form is the genitals and anus, as these tend to behave more malignantly emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
not as common. They vary in appearance, sometimes being a than their grade would suggest and often require further treatment exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
red raised bump on the surface of the skin or a lump just under regardless of their grade. their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
the skin, and may be ulcerated, swollen, or itchy. While some A new treatment on the market as of 2020 that is yielding www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
may be present for many months without growing, others can positive results is Stelfonta. This medication is used in dogs at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
appear suddenly and grow very quickly. As they are loaded
with histamine and other inflammatory biochemicals, they can loCAl GoverNmeNt
wax and wane in size over a 24-hour period, especially when
stimulated by touch or environmental allergens.
While any dog can develop a mast cell tumor, several
breeds are at higher risk. The breeds most commonly affected From The Martin County Tax awards in the following categories: Award of Distinction
are beagles, Boston terriers, boxers, bulldogs, pit bulls, bull to Emanuelle S. from Citrus Grove Elementary,
mastiffs, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, pugs, Rhodesian Collector “Behind the badge” Award to Adrian R. from Pinewood
ridgebacks, Weimaraners, shar-peis, and Bernese mountain Elementary, “Catch of the day” Award to Hayden C.
dogs. Shar-peis and Labradors tend to develop mast cell tumors By Ruth “Ski” from Citrus Grove Elementary, “Life is better by the
at an earlier age and they tend to be more malignant, whereas Pietruszewski, Martin water” Award to Sadie S. from Bessey Creek Elementary,
boxers, bulldogs and pugs tend to develop less-aggressive mast County Tax Collector “Wagging tail” Award to Jazmine Y. from Pinewood
cell tumors. “Our greatest natural Elementary, Tax Collector’s Choice Award to Courtney
Mast cell tumors are usually diagnosed by a simple resource is the minds of our M. from Citrus Grove Elementary. The principals from
noninvasive needle aspirate where a small needle is inserted children.” – Walt Disney each participating school awarded students for their
directly into the mass to obtain some of the cells. These cells are Art plays a critical role in designs: Lyndee M. – Bessey Creek Elementary; Isabella
then evaluated under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis. After our children’s educational G. – Citrus Grove Elementary; Ishita W. – Crystal Lake
confirmation, depending on size and location, surgery to remove and personal development, Elementary; Jackson B. – Felix A. Williams Elementary;
the mass is the next step. MCTs can be challenging to remove, and programs like Kids Channing G. – Hobe Sound Elementary; Miguel A.F. –
as often the visible mass is just a small part of the actual tumor. Tag Art provide help in Indiantown Middle School; Chilton D. – Jensen Beach
Think of them as icebergs, where there is much more under understanding its effect on Elementary; Tyley L. – J.D. Parker Elementary; Sara
the surface than what you can see. Therefore, surgery usually their emotional, intellectual, and social behavior. Through M. – Pinewood Elementary; Lesli A. – Port Salerno
involves a significantly larger excision than just the mass itself to the course of the Kids Tag Art (KTA) project, fifth grade Elementary; Ireland D. – Palm City Elementary; and
try to account for this microscopic spread. Sometimes, however, students have an opportunity to explore their imagination Payton H. – Seawind Elementary.
and showcase their talents and ideas. On March 30 the Children’s Museum of the Treasure
Answer for Passionate Partners – “Investing In Our Future” Coast welcomed all awards recipients of the fourth season
Some people give and live with both arms open wide
Kids Tag Art program. With family members, friends,
Crossword Puzzle and excited for all of the good things to come! That’s our faculty, members of the school board, and sponsoring
partners in our children’s Tag Art Program. Children are
partners in attendance, young artists were recognized for
our future, and education is the most powerful tool to use their talent, their aptitude, and their creativity. Martin
to invest in our future. Our group is determined to give County Tax Collector Ruth Pietruszewski, congratulated
our children the best knowledge and skills they need to all the winners for the exceptional designs, and emphasized
face life’s daily challenges making a lasting difference the specific and unique value that art brings to our lives.
in their life. We are looking forward to the next season! To
We thank members of our Kids Tag Art partners for watch the festivities go to https://www.facebook.com/
judging the children’s artwork and choosing winners. watch/?v=1210862699655088.
We thank: Jennifer Hearn, Martin
Arts; Trish Kukuvka, Martin
County Sheriff’s Office; Dr. John
D. Millay, Superintendent of
Martin County School District;
Tammy Calabria, Children’s
Museum of the Treasure Coast;
Tracy Steffan, Humane Society
of the Treasure Coast; Meredith
Jones, artist; and Martin County
Tax Collector’s office. The quality
of the artwork is unimaginable. All
these children are winners, not just
the ones that are chosen for prizes!
Why Pay More To Sell? On Feb. 15, after much
deliberation, judges selected 18
designs, out of 926 submitted,
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