A case report on Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) in a dog

Abstract

A 3 years old, local breed, male dog having weigh 20 kg was brought by owner to Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Namakkal, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. The dog has been suffering from soft tissue sarcoma (pedal tumor) for the last six months. In this case study, the clinical findings, diagnostic procedure, surgical correction, medicinal treatment and advices of Soft tissue sarcoma (STS)are presented.The predominant sign was tumor mass in foot pad of right forelimb. The condition was diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). The tumor was surgical corrected through excision of the tumor mas by electrocautery. After removing the tumor antibiotic, painkiller and local antiseptic were prescribed for wound healing. Findings of the case study might be useful for clinical practice.