Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs in Puerto Princesa City

Transmissible Venereal Tumor in Dogs in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

• We see a lot of dogs here in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan that appear to have swollen vulva. Sometimes, it is seen bleeding. 
• Oftentimes, it is seen as a cauliflower-like growth of the vulva or of the penis of the male dog.
• Usually the dog is not fixed and is roaming. It is also seen on improperly fixed females, i.e. those with ovaries left intact.
• The dog-owner usually would first notice the spots of blood in the floor.



Some cases of transmissible venereal tumor in dogs in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Pictures on the left, before treatment. On the right, after. 

• The dog sometimes becomes thin. Sometimes, the dog appears normal, aside from the damage in the genitals.

WHAT TO DO?

• Bring your dog to the vet. An examination would be done. 
• TVT is confirmed by cytology. The cells would be examined to know if it is indeed a case of TVT or transmissible venereal tumor.
• Treatment usually is by chemotherapy. It is given in the clinic, once a week for maximum of six weeks.