One of the most common skin tumors in dogs over the age of five is
a. squamous cell carcinoma.
b. merkel cell carcinoma.
c. basal cell tumor.
d. malignant melanoma.

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The answer to this question is B. Basal cell tumor

The most common skin tumors in dogs over the age of five is merkel cell carcinoma. It is characterized by dermal nodules composed of epithelial cells surrounded by fine fibrous stroma. It can be treated by surgery, excision, chemotherapy. Tumors response to the treatment, but recurrence is common.