What are the symptoms of transmissible venereal tumour?

Fleshy-looking mass, often on the genitals. Bleeding or genital discharge. Excessive licking of the area. Sometimes lesions in the mouth or nose. Common in unneutered dogs with access to the outdoors

Is Transmissible venereal tumour contagious?

Yes, transmissible venereal tumour spreads between animals.

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Transmissible venereal tumour

An unusual tumour: the tumour cells themselves are passed from one dog to another during mating. It mainly affects the genitals.

Severe🐕 Dogs Contagious

Symptoms to watch for

• Fleshy-looking mass, often on the genitals
• Bleeding or genital discharge
• Excessive licking of the area
• Sometimes lesions in the mouth or nose
• Common in unneutered dogs with access to the outdoors

Causes

Tumour cells passed by direct contact between dogs during mating, and sometimes through licking or sniffing. Common in stray and unneutered dogs.

Diagnosis

Cytology or biopsy of the mass, which has a very characteristic cellular appearance.

Treatment

It responds very well to chemotherapy, with high cure rates. It is one of the tumours with the best prognosis when treated.

Prevention

Neutering, and avoiding contact with stray dogs that have no health monitoring.

When should you see the vet?

See your vet if your dog has a fleshy mass on the genitals or genital bleeding. It has a very good prognosis with treatment.

Consult a vet

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.