Research Article

Assessment of Efficacy and Toxicity of Cyclophosphamide Chemotherapy in Canines with Malignant Mammary Tumor: A Retrospective Study

Table 3

Grading of postchemotherapeutic complications/toxicities in group II dogs (according to VCOG-AE criteria).

GradesNature of symptomsToxicity/symptomsNo. of dogs involved

Grade 1Mild natureIntermittent nausea, skin rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, mild alopecia4
Grade 2ModerateModerate alopecia, haematuria2
Grade 3SevereIntermittent haematuria, persistent vomiting, severe dehydration2
Grade 4Life threateningAnemic, moribund state, thrombocytopenia1
Grade 5Death—