Mammary gland tumors in female dogs are among the most important neoplasia in dogs, deserving special attention regarding its diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. In this study, 23 biches of different breeds, from 8 to 11 years of age, with mammary tumors were evaluated. Of the se, 12 were multiparous, 6 primiparous and 5 were nuliparous. All dogs came from the region of Jaboticabal, SP and were referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the FCAVJ-UNESP. The animals were evaluated clinically and radiographically and the mammary mass submitted to an aspirative needle. A fragment of the tumor was also removed surgically for histopathological examination. Most tumors were classified as carcinomas (52.17°/o), followed in number by mixed tumors (17.39%). Treatment included mamectomy, partial mastectomy or "en bloc" mastectomy with removal of the lymphnodes. Most dogs also received Doxorubicin (20mg/m²) and Cyclokphosphamide (100mg/m²) at, 7, 9 and 11 days post-operative. All dogs recovered uneventfully and at one year post-operative. Twelve dogs were reevaluated an considered to be free of recurrence of metastasis.
dogs; tumor; mammary gland; chemothrapy; surgery
