Develop your knowledge and understanding of mammary gland neoplasia in dogs. This is a one-part course that can also be taken as part of the Canine Oncology course bundle.

This module looks at mammary gland neoplasia in dogs, including:

Cause – progestagen administration increases incidence of benign tumors and mamary hyperplasia, progestagen and estrogen increase the risk of malignant tumors; some show marked estrus-related growth. 
Signs – various; most dogs develop tumors in multiple glands
Diagnosis – signs, histopathology
Treatment – surgery if no evidence of pulmonary metastasis and/or chemotherapy if high grade of malignancy and/or metastatic disease
Prognosis - favorable if small size (less than 3cm), if complete excision, low grade, and no evidence of metastasis
Prevention - ovariohysterectomy before puberty

Support and Resources 
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content. 

This course was written and peer reviewed by:

• Ruthanne Chun
  
• Isabelle Desmas-Bazelle
• Antonio Guiliano
  

CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 60 minutes of CPD. 

Already an existing Vetlexicon Canis subscriber?  Contact us at vetacademy@vetstream.com for an exclusive discount and earn your CPD/CE certificate!