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Mammary Tumors?? We adopted a 10 year-old former puppy mill Yorkie 3 weeks ago. Finally got het in to see my vet today, and not good news. She has several mammary tumors. The rescue removed one benign mammary tumor. Not sure why they didn't bother with the others. Vet says 50% chance it is cancer, so he suggests radial bilateral mastectomy costing $1600. Can remove only the tumors for $800. Or, we can take the wait and see approach. Wondering if anyone has experience with any of these options. Thanks! |
I have not but I wish you the best and I hope someone can help you out. Please keep us updated. |
I don't have any personal experience, but here is an excellent article: Mammary Gland Tumor in Dogs | petMD The tumors are malignant in about 50% of the cases. Surgery is the recommended treatment, as well as spaying if the dog has not been spayed yet. If it were me, I'd get the surgery, although I have to do more thinking about whether I wanted the tumors removed individually, or whether to get the mastectomy. I'd first try to see a board certified veterinary oncologist and see if they can determine whether the tumors are malignant first. Here is a link for locating board certified veterinary oncologists. There are many in Ohio: Locate A VCS Member |
Thanks for the links and well wishes! I spoke to the rescue I got her from and their vet is sorry that she missed the other two and she's willing to do the surgery for free! I think we're just talking about removal of the two masses and biopsy (rather and the full mastectomy), but I'm tickled they are so willing to help out! |
I have NO clue why a rescue did that either. One of the pups I adopted out to a vet specialist recently came up with a mammary tumor. Hers was malignant...they went back in and removed all on that side. If think that if this were my pup, I would have them do that now because she has had so many already. I suggest a second opinion. I know it is tempting to jump on the free surgery, but I would still want another opinion first before making that decision. I don't know this rescue or their vet but I have seen rescues settle for the cheapest vet rather than the best. I would not be comfortable with a vet who missed these tumors. Good luck! |
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I would NOT put my pup through a surgery & then have to turn around and do it again & that's exactly what will happen if you go the "Free" route. Mammary tumors WILL come back & the only way to prevent this is total mastectomy. At this pups age you want to do everything possible to prevent these things from returning & needing a surgery when she's too old to handle it. |
Mammary tumors are more common in female dogs that are either not spayed or were spayed after 2 years of age. Surgical treatment and prognosis are the best solution for mammary tumors, although there is no consensus as to the best procedure. Poor baby, I hope she gets well real soon! |
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