Gata lived on the streets of Tumanyan. Cold nights, hunger and solitude were part of her daily life until activists noticed her and decided to help. They arranged her journey to our clinic, giving Gata a chance to receive treatment.
How Gata arrived at the clinic
Activists in Tumanyan took Gata off the street and brought her to us. Her condition was a serious concern, so we began the examination straight away.
The diagnosis: a transmissible venereal tumour
Gata was diagnosed with a transmissible venereal tumour, also known as a venereal sarcoma. This is a malignant tumour in dogs. Without timely treatment, the disease is usually progressive.
What to know about this tumour
A transmissible venereal tumour spreads between dogs through direct contact with tumour cells. This most often happens during mating, but transmission is also possible through licking, sniffing or biting. Vincristine is the treatment of choice; a vet determines the schedule and duration for each dog.
Four weeks of treatment
We started a course of infusions and vincristine injections. Treatment lasted four weeks. Gata had regular blood tests throughout the course, while we followed her progress closely. The tumour gradually shrank and her blood test results improved.
Gata after treatment
Gata is healthy and ready for a new start. She remains shy and clearly does not enjoy having her picture taken. She is more comfortable beside a person when the camera is put away.
Thank you to everyone who helped
Thank you to the activists in Tumanyan who noticed Gata and brought her to a vet. Support from the clinic and the treatment subsidy programme helped her complete the full course. Her story began with a simple and important decision: not to walk past a dog who needed help.
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