Survival of dogs with melanoma from a referral veterinary hospital in Japan
Abstract
Canine melanoma is a malignant cancer affecting dogs, especially in the oral cavity, digits, and skin. This study investigated survival outcomes in 123 dogs diagnosed with melanoma at a veterinary teaching hospital in Japan between April 1, 2004, and March 31, 2023. Data were retrospectively obtained from electronic clinical records, with survival analysis performed using Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests, and parametric survival models. The median survival time (MST) for all dogs was 244 days. Dogs that underwent surgical tumor removal had significantly longer survival (MST: 294 days) compared to those without surgery (MST: 93 days, P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Oncology Research
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
- Volume
- 88
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 624–631
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN