Treatment methods for canine mammary tumors

Canine mammary tumors mainly include conservative treatment and surgical treatment. It is recommended to take your dog to a pet hospital for inspection to determine if the tumor is malignant or benign and its size. If it is a malignant tumor, surgery is not recommended as it may still grow after resection. If it is a benign tumor that is relatively small, conservative treatment with medication can be used to control it. If the tumor is large, surgical resection is required.

1. Conservative treatment

Conservative treatment mainly involves administering anticancer drugs orally to the dog, as well as chemotherapy to inhibit tumor metastasis. However, the effectiveness of this treatment is not as good as surgical treatment. The best way to treat tumors is surgical resection to prevent diffusion.

1. Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment mainly involves administering general anesthesia to the dog, followed by surgical resection of the mammary tumor. Additionally, chemotherapy can be used later to inhibit tumor growth. If the dog has not been spayed, it is recommended to combine the spaying procedure with the tumor resection, which can effectively prevent recurrence of mammary tumors. However, if the dog is already older, there may be certain risks during anesthesia, in which case conservative medical treatment can be considered after discussing with the veterinarian.

Note: Mammary tumors are mainly caused by imbalances in internal hormones. If the owner has no breeding requirements, it is recommended to have the dog undergo a spaying procedure at a pet hospital.