Abstract
Background: A male Japanese spitz (3 years) was brought at Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust (HART), Pokhara with a complaint of swollen gums and loss of appetite. A lobulated tumorous mass was seen at the gingival region on physical examination.Objectives: Diagnosis and treatment of condition detected in the dog was the major objective.Methods: Impression smear of tumor cell was prepared and was observed under oil immersion microscope (100x).Results: Microscopic examination shows the presence of vacuolations within the cytoplasm and the condition was diagnosed to be CTVT.Treatment: Chemotherapy was performed using the most effective cytostatic agents I.e. Vincristine sulphate (once a week, I/v). The chemotherapy was repeated for 3 doses till the tumor gets completely regressed.Conclusion: The condition was resolved after third session of chemotherapy. Myelosuppression and gastrointestinal effects like vomiting are the major complications of using vincristine.
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