A CASE OF CARCINOMA OF THE SKIN IN A DOG
The dog was presented with a swelling on the head and a history of chronic wound which developed into the swollen lump. On examination, the swelling was hard and needle aspiration produced no fluid.
Treatment option was surgery to remove the lump. A complete blood count was done to ascertain the dog was fit for surgery. The dog was premedicated with atropine 0.06mg/kg and xylazine was given after 10 minutes at 2mg/kg. It was induced with ketamine at a dose of 5mg/ml and a total volume of 2.5ml was used.
The lump was successfully removed and sent to the department of Anatomy lab of the University of Benin. Histopathological results showed squamous cell carcinoma of the skin epithelium.
The dog was treated with vincristine to take care of possible remnant tumour cells. Recovery was good and the stitches were removed after seven days. The owner was advised to avoid quacks and give prompt treatment to his pets.
