Epidemiology of canine mammary gland tumours

Abstract

The present study was carried out with objective to record the epidemiology of mammary gland tumours in dog presented at Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu University, Anand during the period of May 2021 to April 2022. A total of 105 cases of different neoplastic conditions were reported during the period of May 2021 to April 2022, Out of these cases, 37 cases were diagnosed as canine mammary tumours. Among them, 19 clinical cases referred to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Anand. Among them, highest incidence of mammary gland tumours found in 8 to 12 years of age groups. Amongst the breeds, highest number of mammary tumours was observed in Labrador Retriver. Inguinal pair of mammary gland found increased frequency of mammary gland tumours.