What’s a Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour (CTVT), and should you be worried?

3 November 2026 - 2 min read

The information in this article has been reviewed by Dr Joanna Woodnutt on 3 November 2026. Although it may provide helpful guidance, it should not be substituted for professional veterinary advice.

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