Since arriving in 2020, Hemi has had two potential life-limiting conditions: Kidney Disease and a Mast Cell Tumor. Through a medical diet we can slow down the progression of kidney failure.

Mast Cell Tumors have been classically called “the great pretenders” because they may resemble an insect bite, wart, allergic reaction, or other less serious skin tumors. As in Hemi’s case, should you ever notice or feel a lump, please report your observation immediately.

A diagnosis can never be made from just observing the physical appearance or consistency of skin growth. Confirmation of the diagnosis is usually done with a simple needle aspirate of the tumor.

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Mast cells originate or are formed in the bone marrow but complete their maturation in peripheral tissues. They are found in all tissues of the body but are concentrated in the skin, respiratory tract and digestive tract.