Melanomas are tumors of melanocytes, pigment cells, in dogs that can be benign or malignant. Malignant melanomas in dogs can be an aggressive cancer. In this vlog, Dr Sue covers an overview of melanoma in dogs including the common locations such as the oral cavity, digit and skin. She will tell you all about where we find them, where they metastasize or spread to, what diagnostic tests you will want to do, how we treat, and the prognosis. Come back for the next vlog for even more info on oral malignant melanoma, the most common malignant cancer in the mouth of dogs.