Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Three German shepherd dogs in Libya treated for transmissible
By Murad A. Hiblu et al.·Published in Open Veterinary Journal·2019·Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya, LY·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Canine transmissible venereal tumor: first report of three clinical cases from Tripoli, Libya
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Plain-English summary
Three German shepherds in Tripoli, Libya, were diagnosed with canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT), which is a type of tumor that can affect dogs. The diagnosis was made based on their symptoms and confirmed with lab tests. The dogs were treated with an intravenous medication called vincristine, and they all recovered completely within four weeks. None of the dogs showed any signs of the tumor coming back after treatment.
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Abstract
Canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT) is frequently reported in dogs and is responsible for high morbidity rates and economic losses. Three clinical cases were presented at the clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli. One male and two female German shepherds were diagnosed with CTVT based on case history and tumor shape. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. The dogs were treated with vincristine intravenously at a dose of 0.025 mg/kg and recovered fully within 4 weeks. All three dogs remained alive with no evidence of recurrence. These first cases of CTVT reported from Libya show the importance of combining case history, clinical examination and laboratory confirmation to arrive at a definitive diagnosis and implement effective therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ovj.v9i2.1