How do you treat a dog with a transmissible venereal tumor?

What are the treatments for this type of tumor? Complete surgical excision, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are effective treatments; however, chemotherapy is considered the treatment of choice. Complete surgical excision may be difficult (and often cannot be achieved) due to the location of these tumors.

What is a venereal tumor in dogs?

Canine transmissible venereal tumour (CTVT), also known as transmissible venereal tumour (TVT) or Sticker's sarcoma, is a transmissible cancer that affects dogs. CTVT is spread by the transfer of living cancer cells between dogs, usually during mating.

Is TVT transmissible to humans?

Is TVT transmissible to humans? There is no risk of transfer of the tumor to humans.

Is TVT treatable?

TVT is a highly highly treatable cancer and in most cases is curable. Many forms of treatment have been described. These include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Chemotherapy has been demonstrated to be the most effective therapy.

Is CTVT fatal?

CTVT are generally not fatal as a tumour-specific host immune response controls or clears the tumours after transmission and a period of growth.

What are the side effects of vincristine in dogs?

Side effects of vincristine can include a reduction in appetite, vomiting, and occasional diarrhea. Side effects of vincristine typically occur in the first 24-72 hours after treatment. If vomiting, diarrhea or poor appetite continues for more than 24-36 hours, we recommend you contact us.

How is CTVT spread?

CTVT is transmitted through direct contact with tumour cells from a diseased animal, usually during mating, but also through oral contact such as biting, licking or sniffing.