Abstract

This study describes the incidence, treatment, and prognosis of fibroma durum in a stray dog. A 5-year-old un-neutralized stray adult female dog was presented, weighing 18.2 kg, with a large, firm mass protruding at the ventral portion of the thoracic region. Needle aspiration of the mass revealed no clotted blood. Blood analysis showed a mild increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate, mean platelet volume, aspartate aminotransferase, and total serum protein, but decreased platelet and white blood cells than normal. Thus, it was preliminarily identified as a tumor according to physical examination and the needle aspiration technique result. Histopathological outcomes revealed that the mass consists of abundant mature and immature fibroblasts. Therefore, the enlarged mass was diagnosed as a fibroma durum. This mass, which was restricting the dog's movement and causing significant stress and depression, was successfully managed through surgical intervention. Post-surgery, the dog's movement improved, and it showed signs of reduced anxiety and depression, showcasing the resilience of this stray dog.

Key words: Stray dog, fibroma, tumor, surgery