Just got an owner release in August with widespread mammary tumors. I was told the mother had it also so I am thinking at least in her case it is genetics. My vet said it is rarely malignant. He took an xray to verify the liver was clean, then we set up the surgery that removed the mammary chains on both sides. I thought the cost was pretty reasonable at about $800 from consultation to finish. The scar was pretty wicked at first, but now looks just great. I did notice a small bump last week so may have to have a lumpectomy, but the dog is probably about 11 so it may not grow fast enough to cause any problems. Oh, and although I was told she had been spayed that was not the case and the vet removed the uterus at the same time. |