Management of Canine Veneral Tumor in a Labrador Dog

Mohd Iqbal Yatoo

Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India

Mohd Iqbal Yatoo, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India.

Keywords: Dog; Labrador; Tumor; Vincristine; Veneral

Abstract

A male Labrador dog of the age of 2 years was presented at Referral Veterinary Polyclinic with complaint of abnormal growth near prepucial region. On clinical examination cauliflowerlike, pedunculated, nodular, papillary in appearance type of tumor noted as veneral tumor was diagnosed. It was small but dispersed growth near prepuce and was causing irritation to animal during urination. Due to licking or scratching injury was present. As the tumor was benign hence medical treatment was started. Initially the affected was disinfected properly with dilute iodine solution so as to remove dead tissue, dirt, and prevent infection to injured part. Then vincristine was administered intravenously at a dose of 0.5 mg/m² every 7 to 14 days in dog. Besides thuja drops @2-3 drops on alternate days were recommended in addition to antioxidants, immunomodulators, vitamin and mineral supplements. The animal responded well to treatment after 3-week therapy, the lesion was improving and growth was reduced. Hence it can be concluded that vincristine along with supplements can help in better management of veneral tumors in dogs.

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