I first used apple cider vinegar on my dog when he got an odd bump at the end of his tail. After doing a bit of research I found out that it was a histiocytoma. A histiocytoma is a benign skin tumor sometimes found on young dogs. While these nasty looking bumps usually spontaneously regress without treatment, they can be cause for concern as they can burst, bleed and become infected. Because my dog is so active and plays rough with his brother I knew it was a likely possibility that the histiocytoma would get bumped or scratched and be at a greater risk of infection.
Instead of a vet visit this time I reached for the apple cider vinegar. It took a while (nearly 3 weeks), but the bump slowly grew smaller and eventually disappeared, never to return again. My dog sported a less-than-fashionable Band-Aid on the end of his tail for quite a while, but it was worth it. I was able to treat him with an organic substance and save him an unpleasant biopsy and recovery.
A few months later my then puppy was having digestive issues. He wasn’t showing signs of discomfort or distress, but I noticed that he wasn’t completely digesting his meals. Because of the diet, he is fed it was cause for concern. Again I grabbed the ACV and added a dash to his next meal. By morning his digestive system was back to normal and there was no longer any cause for concern.
This stuff is a cure-all. I swear by it and use it almost daily.
Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries and is claimed to lead to a wide variety of beneficial effects. Scientific studies support many of these claims and ACV is once again becoming a go-to for healing.
Why is ACV so powerful?
Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples that are further fermented by the addition of bacteria that turn them into acetic acid (the main compound of vinegar). Bragg’s apple cider vinegar has the added benefit of “mother” which is strands of enzymes, proteins and healthful bacteria.
The reason why ACV is so beneficial to the digestive system is because its main substance, acetic acid, kills bacteria and prevents it from multiplying and reaching harmful levels. In doing this it cleanses the digestive tract and encourages it to return to a healthful state.
Helping your pet lose weight is as easy as regulating their daily intake, but a dash of ACV with each meal can help with the process. While helping your pet digest fewer calories, apple cider vinegar can also help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
As I’m sure you know, our pets are not immune to heart conditions such as heart disease. Though this can be avoided through a natural diet, you may need to help your pet recover from a less-than-healthy past and apple cider vinegar can help decrease the risks of cardiovascular disease.
Studies have also shown that ACV can help reduce the risk of cancer through its anti-cancer effects. It has not only shown to have the power to reduce cancer cells, there is strong evidence that it also has the power to shrink tumors.
Though not all of these claims can be 100% backed by scientific research, people continue to rave about apple cider vinegar’s powerful benefits. It’s always important to remember that the absence of proof doesn’t prove that something doesn’t work. It’s very likely that within time studies will support each of these benefits that are already well known and well documented within holistic communities. Here are more benefits listed below.
How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar :
Topically: ACV can be applied directly to lumps and bumps, but don’t apply to open wounds as it will sting your pet. Contact your vet when a suspicious bump appears and before using a holistic remedy.
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Internally: A dash of ACV in your pet’s food (or in their water if they tolerate it) is enough to not only regulate their system but also improve everything from their coat to their energy levels.
Read More About Internal Use:
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Externally: Bathe your pet naturally by adding ACV to your pet’s bathwater. Work the bathwater into your pet’s fur and skin for a shiny coat. You can also clean with ACV just as you would with white distilled vinegar.
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Love love love. Our rottie had a histiocytoma looking ‘bubble’ on his eyebrow. Vet said it was necessary to operate but easier said than done! He is an absolute terror with vets and giving him the necessary anaesthetic would be traumatic for everyone involved, especially our dog. We used Apple Cider Vinegar and every day it reduced in size until nothing was left at all. It was an absolute blessing. It did take a couple of months but well worth the persistence. Thank you!
That’s incredible Kellie! Way to take your dog’s health and wellbeing into your own hands and take an educated, all-natural approach. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Your dog sounds like mine. He would be terrified. We just went to the vet today and found out that the bump on his ear is a histiocytoma. I use ACV a lot, but never thought it would work for this! Would you please tell me how many times a day and how you applied it? Thank you so much!!!
Hey Elaine! 🙂 1-2 times a day, depending on how dirty he got the bandage. Best of luck!!
My 14 yr.old lab has had problems with his pad from licking, vet gave silver suladiazine ointment for it. Today i noticed he has a red blood blister looking bump on his pad, is painful.
What are your thoughts?
Thx ahead of time
Hi there, Jolene. Sorry to hear that. I wouldn’t use ACV on a blister or anything that seems to be giving him pain. It might burn and cause more pain. For skin issues like you’ve described I love using comfrey. It’s known as the “wound healer” and “bone mender.” It helps with everything from burns and swelling to cuts and broken bones. I always have some in my first aid kit. All of that said, do check with your vet to be sure you’re using the correct treatment for what’s going on. This is personally the rout I would take for my own dog, but talking with your vet is best. Wish you all the best! Here’s the brand I love: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BNVEKQ/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=whitlivi-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=24d8def8d0e4a96ae368dd71ecd05955&creativeASIN=B000BNVEKQ
Thank you for your advice, much appreciated
You’re welcome! Happy to help! 🙂
My staff has a histiocytoma but on her paw just behind her pad so its difficult to put a bandage or plaster on the area, i dab the AVC on daily but should i be soaking it? and how many times for how long or is it as effective dabbed on to the lump. Thank you
Have you tried vet wrap? It’s commonly used on horses and is awesome stuff! The ACV needs to soak the skin throughout the day so a damp pad of ACV against the skin is ideal 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Wrap-Adherent-Adhering-Stick-Bandage/dp/B00TNGMMDU/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=whitlivi-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=0dbab965d153ae1597d03cbf39ac3c61&creativeASIN=B00TNGMMDU
I could not get the vet wrap to hold a cover or bandage on the bump. I poured the cider in the cap and poured it right on the bump. I held 2 cotton balls around it so it would not spill. It worked well. He got it in December and the lump is gone February 16.
Hi Robin. My name is catherine. I just started to put ACV on my Frenchie histiocytoma But I have q question does the bump gets dry? Is it normal. Thank k you
Hey Catherine! Yes, take a look at the pictures I took above of the progress of my dog’s histiocytoma. You’ll see that it dried up before falling off. It sounds like you’re making great progress!
Hi! My puppy (9 months) has a histiocytoma on her shoulder..initially the vet thought it was an ingrown hair..then it was checked to ensure it wasn’t malignant. They wanted to operate which was going to be invasive, traumatic and costy! I have been treated it with acv for 1 week and it has shrunk by over half already!! Amazing! Thanks so so much! 🤗🤗🤗
That’s fantastic Bernie!! So happy for you and your pup! Thank you for sharing about your success with this all-natural treatment!! ACV is magical 🙂
My French bulldog has this on his paw, I have tried to use ACV before (probably not as frequently as I should) and it has not helped with shrinkage so we finally went to the vet to get the lump identified. After reading this article, I am going to stick with the ACV for another month and see how it improves.
I did not know I could add it to his water bowl! Thank you for that tip, I am hopeful this will work.
Hey Madison! Patience is key when it comes to natural remedies. Believe me, I’ve felt the same frustration, wishing that a natural remedy would work faster. The ACV took some time to work, but after two weeks or so (if my memory serves me right), I saw a change. Then a couple more weeks and voila! You need to apply it daily! Don’t give up 🙂 Got my fingers crossed for you!!
Can I apply it to my dogs lump straight out of ACV? Or do I have to mix it with water?
Hey Ray! I didn’t dilute the ACV with water. If straight ACV seems too strong for your dog you can dilute it or let the histiocytoma get more air in between bandages. Best of luck!
I love ACV – it’s a pantry staple in my home. When it comes to my dog however, she has mild stomach ulcers. I say mild because the ulceration was seen via an endoscopy but the vet said it was not severe enough to warrant any treatment.
My question is, would the presence of stomach ulcers preclude my dog from taking ACV internally?
Hey there, Jan! Firstly, any sign of ulcers warrants treatment. They are painful (mild to severe) and definitely need to be addressed! Because ulcers are generally caused by a bacterium infection, apple cider vinegar is a GREAT natural way to heal them! ACV not only heals the gut, but it also strengthens the gut as well. A little dash of ACV in each meal will work wonders! Additionally, their overall diet should be improved as well. All positive dietary changes will benefit your dog’s gut!
Thank you so much for sharing this excellent information! I rushed my dog to the vet 3 days after an eraser head sized pink bump appeared and he sent us home with steriods. After a week, the steriods have done nothing and the bump is bigger! I will begin the ACV treatment today. I won’t be able to bandage it, as it is located on my rescue beagle’s lower lip and he won’t tolerate a bandage there. I’m going to try Robin’s method (above) and hold it on the lump with a cotton ball for as long as I can get my dog to hold still. I definitely don’t want him to have to go through surgery unless its an absolute must. Again, thank you!
I’m so glad you found this blog post! You’re very welcome. Best of luck! I’d also recommend adding ACV to his water (just a dash) to boost his immunity.
My almost 14-year old schnauzer had one of these bumps pop up on her snout at the end of March. It’s grown significantly & is much darker. I just started using the ACV, but obviously can’t bandage it bc if it’s location. How dark did it get before it started regressing? I don’t know if I should continue to wait bc I have no clue if we are nearing the regression point. Thanks!!
Hey there, Rayne! Have you had a vet take a look? It’s best to know for sure what you’re dealing with before starting treatment. Assuming it it in fact a hystiocytoma, the ACV will start to dry it out over time. On my dog it got deep red and then black as it dried. Also, the ACV didn’t discolor the healthy skin around the bump.
Hi Whitney! Yes, I forgot to mention I took her to the bet a week after it popped up & they stuck a needle in it & said it wasn’t cancer & told me it was a histiocytoma. I was hoping it would go away, but it’s gotten bigger. I’m really trying to avoid putting her under due to her age. Hers is a deep red now, so I think maybe I should continue with the ACV even though I can’t bandage that location. I’m hoping that it’ll get darker & start to dry out soon. Thank you for replying!
That’s great to hear, Rayne! I’m so glad you have that peace of mind that it’s not cancer and is in fact a histiocytoma. It’ll take longer to die off without a bandage but it does sound like those abnormal cells are already reacting to the ACV. Histiocytomas tend to pop up out of nowhere and grow quickly, so that’s common. As much as I love all-natural remedies it’s so hard to patiently wait for results. I lost quite a bit of sleep over Ace’s histiocytoma. Back then I was still working on building my confidence in all-natural remedies. Since you got your vet’s confirmation, take a deep breath and let the ACV have some more time to work its magic. Things to worry about and to contact your vet about: a pain response from your dog, bleeding, discharge, a change of color in the healthy surrounding skin, a change in behavior. Keep us posted on the progress! Best of luck!
Thank you whitney! I will try to stay the course & be patient. I wish I had seen this article to try the ACV before it got so big, but better late than never! I will definitely keep you posted on what happens. Thanks!
Trying apple cider vinegar now on a histiocytoma. It looks white after using it then turns brown in areas. It doesn’t seem to bother her but looks pretty nasty. Went to the vet a few weeks ago and they confirmed it should go away but it hasnt so im trying this. My question is how long did it take bwtween your first and second photo? Her bump is the same size but instead of pink it is brown from the vinegar. Ive only been using two days so far. Thanks
Hi Kaci! It was about one week between the 1st and 2nd pictures. It does take a little bit of time for it to start drying up. Best of luck!
Hi did u dilute the acv that u applied on your dog?
I didn’t. I used it full-strength. But if your dog’s skin has a negative reaction to full-strength, do dilute it.
How long should you hold a vinegar dabbed cotton on the affected area?
I would suggest 10-20 minutes. It’s best to be able to secure the cotton ball in place with a bandage and change it every day. Here are the step-by-step details: https://whitneyliving.com/canine-histiocytoma/
My dogs vet let’s keep a eye on it , my dog hates the vet and anyone touching him . The histiocytoma was red a button like now there’s a small area in the. Idle looks like it clearing up however the edges are raised and he is aware of it it the size of a quarter, I just sprayed apple cider vinegar on it today however he startled to lick it. Does the hole in the middle could possibly mean it is starting to go away ? Is that how it could look ?
If the hole in the middle is open (an open wound) you need to be extremely careful to make sure it doesn’t get infected. Once infected it can become a very serious problem. The bump will dry up with apple cider vinegar, like in the picture. It’s also super important that your dog can’t lick the area. This can cause it to easily rupture and become infected. You’ll want to put a cone on your dog for a few days if you’re unable to wrap the area with a bandage. It may be clearing up but it’s hard for me to know without seeing a picture of it. For more details on how to treat it, click the following link. Best of luck! https://whitneyliving.com/canine-histiocytoma/
What would a sign of infection be? Its been three weeks and the bump has flattened but is still spread out on the outside boarders. Almost seem to be spreading out but that could be paranoia. Its not weeping any fluids and not hot to the touch
So long as the skin isn’t broken, inflamed, hot to the touch and/or weeping fluids then I personally wouldn’t be worried. If you do see any of those signs that would be cause for concern. The cells could be dying and drying out unevenly and that’s what’s causing the change in shape/appearance. If it were my dog and I wasn’t concerned about infection then I’d continue with the ACV treatment and continue to keep a close eye on it.
My dog has one on inside of ear is it OK to put vinegar in his ear to dissolve lump
Hey Trish! Unless you’ve had a vet confirm that it’s a histiocytoma then it could possibly be something else. I’ll assume that it is in fact a histiocytoma for the sake of answering your question 🙂 I personally use diluted ACV on q-tips for my own ears and for my dogs’ ears so I would personally be comfortable treating it with ACV. You must be very careful that it doesn’t drip into the ear. I would lightly dampen a cotton ball and place it in the ear. Be sure that it’s so lightly damp that it wouldn’t drip if squeezed. Best of luck!
Hi Whitney,
I have been doing this for a few days. The bump is now scabbing over. I know it should dry out, but is the scab normal?
Thank you!
I do remember it looking like a scab for a few days. As long as it isn’t infected or the skin isn’t broken I personally wouldn’t be worried.
OK thank you for informing me so now I could keep an eye on how long did it take for it to go back to normal like the skin growing back on that area
You’re welcome! In the above picture in the blog post, you can see the bald spot where it fell off. That was how it looked right after it fell off. I didn’t pay much attention to hair regrowth. Probably only a couple of weeks.
I want to say thank you for the amazing advice for my retriever mix it definitely works but I have a question when it turns to like the scabbing how long did it take to like completely go back to normal on my retriever ear
So glad to hear that, Rachel! If memory serves me correctly, it took 2-3 weeks. Once it was completely dried out I stopped using the ACV and let it fall off. It was nothing but dead, dried up skin cells at that point.
Okay thanks yeah it almost at that stage about to fall off I just wanna know do you think I should still clean it once it completely falls off or let it heal on it own
In the picture above in the blog post you can see where it fell off and the skin was smooth. The ACV had been healing the healthy skin underneath as it killed off the unhealthy skin cells. I didn’t do anything after it fell off but you could wipe it with ACV once a day or so if you like. If it falls off and there’s any broken skin underneath (raw skin or a little bleeding) then wait for that to heal. You want to avoid applying ACV to broken skin. It will burn.
Okay thanks you soo much I just wanna know for just case if it does bleed what to do because it was attempting to bleed for a little bit today and then it stopped so I just wanna know since you experience it what should happen which shouldn’t
If there’s any blood then it may be falling off a little prematurely. Just be sure to let it stay in place as long as it needs to. There was a small dot of blood/open skin when Ace’s fell off. It scabbed over quickly. If it were my dog and it bled when I applied ACV I would wait a day or two before the next application. Just give it some time to continue to die off and any open skin to scab over before applying more ACV.
Thanks so much for this tip. I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar daily on my schnauzers leg for the past 20 days and his histiocytoma is almost completely gone, amazing!
That’s great! So glad to hear that!
Hello there I am new to this but after seeing the vet and reading this I started the ACV treatments it has reduced size but now has a hole in the middle it is on her lower neck we’re her shoulder none is she doesn’t lick or bother her much every now and then will try to scratch at it but however the hole in the middle but we clean it morning and night and apply ACV with her harness over it so she can’t get to it just super worried and $1,000 to remove
Sorry I’m just now seeing your comment, Amber. How are things going?
Hello. Our elderly lab has a dime sized histocytoma that was growing rapidly, quite raised, looking like it was going to burst. We have an appointment to have it checked, but after reading this, I decided to try spraying it with vinegar twice daily. On the second day the surface turned white. On the third day it started to dry up and get a cracked appearance. It’s now been a week and the bump seems to be splitting and turning scabby. Is this normal? I have a feeling our vet is not going to be pleased with me.
It will be good to have your vet take a look as it’s always great to get a professional opinion, even if just to put your mind at ease. All that you’re describing is exactly what happened with my dog’s histiocytoma. The drying up and cracking is those abnormal cells drying up and dying. In my experience, most vets don’t like the idea of natural treatments because they just don’t know much about them, but still getting your vet’s input is important. The next step in the process is that the scab will begin to fall off. Let it do that slowly. The skin underneath is healing during this process. If the scab comes off too fast the skin may bleed a bit. You want to avoid that. Just let the scab take its time in falling off. When it does your dog will likely have a small bald spot of healthy, new skin and the hair will begin to grow back shortly after.
Thank you for your reply. When we see the vet, as long as there’s no infection. I’m going to hold off on surgery and continue with the vinegar. I’ll update later on.
Hi, my dog has one on her paw, and just had her paw wrapped with ACV on a cotton pad for a few hours (day one today) – I removed it and it looked white, but now looking a little agitated & has two open holes and is a little weepy, is this normal?
Look forward to hearing back & thank you
Hey there, Isa! I’ve heard this from some people – though it wasn’t my experience. It seems like they will sometimes turn white just from the moisture. I’ve had ACV do that to my skin when I’ve treated little spots here and there. If it were my dog I would be looking for signs that he is in pain or discomfort. I would also be paying attention to the skin around the bump. I’d be more worried if the skin around the bump was looking irritated. Remember that the bump is abnormal cells. Normal cells generally don’t have strange reactions to ACV. Only the abnormal cells do. It’s always good to contact your vet and ask them about what you’re seeing. You can let it air out a little and that may help.
Ms. Living, The vet checked our lab’s ear today. It’s not infected, but because I have a concern that it may become so, he’s given him an antibiotic for 7 days. He told me to continue with the vinegar for 2 weeks to see what happens. If we don’t see more improvement, he’ll then take off the tip of his ear. Because of the change I’ve already seen, I expect there to be improvement. Because of how quickly the vinegar dried the hjstocytoma, and the intense cracking and weeping around the base, I’m thinking the vinegar may have been too strong. I’m going to try diluting the vinegar to two parts vinegar, one part water. I’ll report progress as we go along. Thank you for putting this information online. I’m hoping it will keep our 12 year old boy from requiring surgery.
Thank you for the update! I’m glad to hear that your vet was supportive of the ACV treatment. That’s awesome! I wish you the best of luck! An adjustment to the strength is a great approach. Two weeks is a long time and bet you’ll see progress sooner than later. You’ve already come so far! Looking forward to your next update!
Oh, how I wish I could post pictures. I started using the vinegar again less than a week ago. The button has turned black and cracked more and has shrunk in circumference, and it looks deflated. Today I picked his ear up to look at it and the tip bent over. When the tip bent over I could see that the button is lifting away from his skin and there is healthy skin underneath. I am guessing within a week it will probably fall off. 😊
That’s great news, Beverly! Woohoo! If you want to send me pictures to whitneybryson@yahoo.com I can add them to the blog post (with your permission, of course)! 🙂
I found your site today and I am glad I did! I found a larger lump in my dog and started the ACV today! It looks like your image the initial one just that the one on my lab was a little larger! I got a washcloth, soaked it and put it over the lump with a bandage around! It will be interesting to see in the morning and follow the progress. My son wants me to go to the vet to make sure it’s nothing more serious. It does not seem to hurt her and it is not warm to the feel!
Thank you foe your blog and I will keep you updated.
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Hi there! I certainly recommend a vet visit. It’s always good to know for sure what kind of lump/bump it is. While home remedies are my go-to I like knowing for sure what I’m dealing with. Wishing you and your dog the best! Do let us know how it goes!
Hello! I’m so glad to hear all the great testimonies of the AVC healing the histicytomas! I just noticed 2 weeks ago my 3yr golden doodle had this weird bump close to his elbow and the vet confirmed after taking a cytology, that it is a histiocytoma. They prescribed him with a steroid spray to help with the itching and inflammation and that it would go away on its own. However, me being the dog mom I am wanted to look deeper and I am so glad to have come across this page! I will be starting to use the AVC on him. Question: your directions say change 2x a day depending on how dirty the bandage gets. So, when I change it do I reapply more AVC to the cotton ball or no?
Hey there! That’s great that you got confirmation from your vet! As a fellow dog mom I completely understand 😉 While they will go away on their own the risk is that they’ll get bumped or scratched and can become infected. That was my biggest worry with my boy. Yes, I would reapply with a new cotton ball with ACV. Keep us posted on your progress! Best of luck!
Thank you so much! Also, how long would you say to leave the AVC on with the bandage (if not dirty) would you say up to 6hrs then let it breath and reapply?
You’re welcome! Yes, so long as your dog is comfortable and doesn’t have a pain response to a bandage being on for that length of time, that’s what I’d do for my pups 🙂 ACV doesn’t necessarily hurt but I’ve removed some things from my own skin with ACV and it can get a little tender in the beginning. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything I did and the stages of regression: https://whitneyliving.com/canine-histiocytoma/
Okay thank you so much! I have already started to see a change when I took off his bandage to breathe!! Can you say shocked! I cannot express enough gratitude for you making this blog 😭. So, last question did you continue to use the ACV when it was drying up also in the 3rd & 4th picture or once it got to that stage you stopped?
I’m so happy to hear that you’re already seeing results! You’re so very welcome 🙂 I did continue to use the ACV as it was drying up. The ACV is doing so many good things. Not only is it killing the abnormal cells, it’s healing and strengthen the skin underneath. It’s also encouraging healthy new hair growth! But you can certainly play around with how often you apply the ACV and when you stop applying it. If you have any more questions at all please ask! 🙂 I’m always here to help!
*UPDATE*
Jaxx’s hystiocytoma has completely healed! His Hair has grown back and everything. I am so thankful again for you and your blog! You’re such a blessing 😊
That’s wonderful news! Thank you so much for sharing your success with us! You’re so very welcome! 🙂 So glad I could help!
Question? I have an old lady, she has what look like large wart like skin tags all over her torso, do you think that using acv would dry some of them up on her . She real touchy when anyone messes with them . She is 17. ( yes she is a dog)
Hey Marion! Definitely have your vet confirm what the bumps are. If they are warts or skin tags I would personally use ACV on them (if it were my dog). I have successfully done so in the past with both warts and skin tags. ACV worked wonderfully! Best of luck!
So glad I found this blog post. Going to try this one my girl. She has one on her chest of all places. And because she had all kinds of hair ill have to use the hold method. The vet gave us antibiotics and told us to use benadryl. Ugh. I’m all about all natural if possible.
Best of luck!
Hello, i’m new here and i’m happy that i found this page. My dog has a histiocytoma on his right back leg, already confirmed by the vet. I’ve been told that if is not gonna go away in 3 weeks it should be removed, but i would like to avoid this. I’m gonna try ACV an see how it goes. In terms of using ACV with the meals what would be the dosage daily? Thank you very much for all the informations.
Hello Oana! Good on you for looking for an alternative treatment. Just a splash in their food will be enough. I wish you lots of luck with the treatment! Please let us know how it goes!
Hello, unfortunately i stoped using it. The histiocytoma is bleeding now and i honestly don’t know what i have to do. It’s not bleeding constantly but still there is blood. I’m not sure if i can cover it or not with a bandage . Would you have some sugestions? I’m a little bit worried i have to admit. Many thanks.
The most important thing it to keep it from getting bumped, scratched or otherwise damaged. You don’t what an infection to occur. If you can’t bandage it you can simply dab it with ACV several times per day. Some have done it this way with great success. And it’s always best to keep open communication with your vet 🙂
Hi Whitney,
Your article is a Godsend!! I just came back from my vet and she put the fear of god in me that my 3 year old Mastiff needs surgery to remove the histiocytoma, even though it’s not cancerous, she wants to get it out at the root so it doesn’t grow back. My girl has hers right next to her bum, so a tricky place, but $400 to remove it. And she is terrified of vets and new people.
Is this a true statement, what if it falls off like everyone else has posted on here, but grows back because the root didn’t get removed entirely?
I’m so sorry I’m just now seeing this, Candice! There is no “root.” It’s just a clump of abnormal cells. It is incredibly rare for them to grow back. VERY, VERY rare. It sounds like your vet in unnecessarily trying to scare you.
Hi my french bulldog has one on her ear ? What should i do ? Is 5-10 minutes x2 a day is enough?
Hey Audrey! Yes, you can do that. That’s a good game plan. Even just dabbing or spraying the area with ACV twice a day can make a difference. Here’s the step-by-step guide if you need it: https://whitneyliving.com/histiocytoma-guide
Whitney, thank you so much. This worked for my dog, he had 2 bumps at the same time and both were in difficult to heal areas, the bottom of his paw and his elbow. I took him to the Dr. 2x the 1st time she tested it and it came back benign and she said it should go away in a few months. They continued to grow and the one on his elbow looked like it was abscessed so we went the 2nd time, it wasn’t abscessed, just disgusting , red and enflamed. This time they said that we could have it surgically removed for over $500 on top of the $200 for the 2 vet visits. That’s when I looked into possible remedies and found your page. I figured it was worth a try and from the 1st application it started to shrink. Now the one on his paw is gone and the elbow is 90% gone, its in a place where you can’t bandage it so I just apply it a few times a day, he can’t get to it so we didn’t need a flower.. You are much appreciated.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Susan! That’s fantastic! I’m overjoyed to hear about your success! So happy for you and your pups 🙂
Hi Whitney, My dogs wart went black and fell off after 2 weeks. Do I need to keep using the ACV to make sure its all gone?
Hi Jude! If it was a wart that died and fell off, then the root would have died as well. I would personally not continue with ACV. Letting the spot get air is very healing.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for this post! Our elderly cocker had a nasty big histiocytoma on his face, which he kept knocking and scratching. It was there for monthd and we thought he would need to have it surgically removed. I saw this post and started dabbing ACV on it 2-3 times a day, and a month down the line it has *completely* gone!!
That’s wonderful news Ann! Thank you for sharing!