Vet Med - Czech, 2024, 69(4):99-114 | DOI: 10.17221/4/2024-VETMED

Mammary neoplasms in female dogs: Clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspectsReview

JR Rueda, CD Porto, RP Franco, IB da Costa ORCID..., LMC Bueno, RJS Girio, FFR Manhoso, PCS Bueno, CSF Repetti
Department of Veterinary Science, University of Marilia – UNIMAR, Marilia/SP, Brazil

With the increase in the life expectancy of domestic animals and their increasingly affectionate relationship with their owners, it is possible to observe an increase in cases of neoplasms in these animals. Mammary neoplasia mainly affects older females who have not been castrated, due to hormonal dependence for the development of the tumour. The main form of treatment is surgery. This study aims to carry out an updated review on mammary neoplasms in female dogs covering the anatomy, physiology, prevalence, causes, diagnoses, treatments, prevention and prognosis, based on scientific articles by renowned researchers.

Keywords: dogs; mammary tumour; mammary lump; manual; mammary carcinoma

Received: January 17, 2024; Revised: March 11, 2024; Accepted: March 26, 2024; Published: April 26, 2024  Show citation

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Rueda J, Porto C, Franco R, Costa ID, Bueno L, Girio R, et al.. Mammary neoplasms in female dogs: Clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. Vet Med - Czech. 2024;69(4):99-114. doi: 10.17221/4/2024-VETMED.
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