Abstract
Osteosarcoma is the most prevalent bone tumour in dogs, accounting for almost 80% of malignant bone tumours (Meuten, 2002). Morello et al. (2011) stated that it usually appears in dogs between the ages of 6 and 10 years and primarily affects large and gigantic breeds including Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, and Irish Setters. The tumour is most commonly seen in the appendicular skeleton (64% of cases), followed by the axial skeleton (28.5%), which includes the skull and ribs, and extra-skeletal muscles (7.5%)(Trost et al., 2012). Appendicular osteosarcoma is predominantly located in the forelimbs rather than the hind limbs. Diagnosis depends on physical examination, lesion radiography, and fine needle biopsy to ascertain tumour type (Thompson and Pool, 2002). A chest X-ray is advised as a supplementary diagnostic tool because of the increased likelihood of metastasis. Selvarajah and Kirpenstejin (2010) asserted that amputation is the principal intervention, improving survival rates, reducing suffering, and hence postponing euthanasia. The current study describes the detailed diagnosis of osteosarcoma variant in young dog and its surgical management shortening anaesthetic duration, and decreasing costs relative to limb sparing techniques (Jehn et al., 2007).
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