Epidemiological determinants of canine transmissible venereal tumor in Northeastern Brazil: Insights from a retrospective case–control analysis

Key Points

• Canine transmissible venereal tumor prevalence is significantly affected by environmental and behavioral factors.
• In the study, 150 dogs were analyzed to uncover epidemiological links to tumor cases.
• The research employs a retrospective case-control analysis to identify determinants impacting tumor spread.
• Findings illuminate the need for targeted prevention strategies to reduce tumor prevalence in endemic areas.