Which canine neoplasm is classically transmitted between animals by implantation of living tumor cells during mating?

Correct answer: D. Canine transmissible venereal tumor

  • A. Canine mast cell tumor
  • B. Canine multicentric lymphoma
  • C. Canine osteosarcoma
  • D. Canine transmissible venereal tumor

Explanation

Canine transmissible venereal tumor spreads by physical transfer of viable neoplastic cells, usually during sexual contact. The other tumors are not naturally transmitted between dogs as grafts of tumor tissue.

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