Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors and signs of canine transmissible venereal tumors
By Kabuusu, R M et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative oncology·2010·School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Risk factors and characteristics of canine transmissible venereal tumours in Grenada, West Indies.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that many dogs in Grenada were diagnosed with transmissible venereal tumors (TVTs), which are growths that can appear in the genital area. The tumors were most commonly seen in mixed breed dogs and Grenadian pothounds, particularly in adult dogs aged 1 to 7 years. Symptoms included unusual growths in the genital area, bleeding, and inflammation. If you notice these signs in your dog, it's important to consult your veterinarian, as early detection and treatment can help manage the condition effectively.
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Abstract
We studied risk factors and characteristics of canine transmissible venereal tumours (TVTs) in Grenada. We abstracted data for 38 TVT cases and 114 TVT-free dogs submitted to a veterinary diagnostic laboratory between 2003 and 2006. Occurrence profiles, odds ratios (ORs), and logistic regression models for TVT were determined using a significance level of alpha = 0.05. TVT was found in 20 (52.6%) female and 18 (47.4%) male dogs. Of the TVT cases, 32 (84.2%) were between 1 and 7 years old, 20 (52.6%) were mixed breeds of dogs, 14 (36.8%) were Grenadian pothounds, while 4 (10.6%) were pure-bred dogs. Characteristic TVT lesions were genital growths [OR = 96.7; 95% CI (27,461), P < 0.001], genital bleeding [OR = 12.7; 95% CI (4.6, 39.2), P < 0.001] and secondary inflammation of TVT lesion [OR = 4.3; 95% CI (2, 10), P < 0.001]. Extragenital TVT lesions were observed in 23% (9/38) of dogs. An increased risk for TVT was associated with age as adult (1-7 years) dogs [OR = 12; 95% CI (1.6, 94), P < 0.001] and status as a Grenadian pothound [OR = 8.6; 95% CI (3, 25), P < 0.001]. Clinicians should educate dog owners about increased risk of TVT for Grenadian pothounds and consider TVT as a possibility for some extragenital tumours.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20230581/