Vol. 8, Issue 11, Part H (2024)

Canine mammary tumour (CMT) is frequently reported neoplasm in dogs and mostly affects female dogs. The incidence of canine mammary tumors can be as high as 50% of all tumors found in female dogs, significantly surpassing the incidence of breast cancer in human females. There are several risk factors that are associated with the development of canine mammary tumours. The objective of present study was to evaluate the incidence of canine mammary tumours in dogs in the Jabalpur region. The clinical cases were screened on the basis of history of unhealing wound, externally visible out overgrowths, animals going down in condition oncologic examination, ultrasonography, radiography and histology. This study revealed that majority of purebred dogs are having canine mammary tumours with the highest frequency in German Shepherds. The incidence of canine mammary tumours is higher in animals aged between 9-12 years and also in unspayed/uncastrated animals. This study also revealed that the inguinal mammary gland involved in 36.36% cases while cranial thoracic mammary gland involved in 04.56% cases.