Growths, benign and malignant. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

kickyou · 05-24-2006, 07:49 AM

I just got home from the vet with my four year old Spike. He went in for his regular rabies/distemper shots and for a teeth cleaning but also to have the vet look at a small lump on his shoulder blade. It looks more like a wart than anything else, but we lost out last little girl to a malignant mole on her foot- though she wasn't nearly as hearty, or nearly as well bred, as Spike is.

Needless to say, it broke my heart when I had to leave him there for the biopsy, even if he had a treat and a sweet vet who was showering him with attention and affection to the point that he forgot about the crazy lady that brought him in.

My question is this: are yorkies prone, like miniature schnauzers, to warts and moles? Is this just a freak thing? I've been trying to read up on it, but there seems to be little breed-specific info on the subject.

I'm worried and I want my little guy home with me, damn it.

doggrooming · 05-24-2006, 11:55 AM

Sorry i don't know the answer to your question but I wanted to wish you and your little man the best.

Patti · 05-24-2006, 01:08 PM

Oh I hope it's nothing. Did the vet have any ideas? I will pray for good news.

Dawn125 · 05-24-2006, 06:48 PM

I don't think yorkies are prone to moles and warts at all. There are definitely some breeds that but I don't think yorkies are one of them.

I hope your biopsy results come out ok.

05-24-2006, 07:49 AM	#1
kickyou YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2	Growths, benign and malignant. I just got home from the vet with my four year old Spike. He went in for his regular rabies/distemper shots and for a teeth cleaning but also to have the vet look at a small lump on his shoulder blade. It looks more like a wart than anything else, but we lost out last little girl to a malignant mole on her foot- though she wasn't nearly as hearty, or nearly as well bred, as Spike is. Needless to say, it broke my heart when I had to leave him there for the biopsy, even if he had a treat and a sweet vet who was showering him with attention and affection to the point that he forgot about the crazy lady that brought him in. My question is this: are yorkies prone, like miniature schnauzers, to warts and moles? Is this just a freak thing? I've been trying to read up on it, but there seems to be little breed-specific info on the subject. I'm worried and I want my little guy home with me, damn it.

05-24-2006, 01:08 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Oh I hope it's nothing. Did the vet have any ideas? I will pray for good news. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-24-2006, 06:48 PM	#4
Dawn125 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 445	I don't think yorkies are prone to moles and warts at all. There are definitely some breeds that but I don't think yorkies are one of them. I hope your biopsy results come out ok. __________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)

05-24-2006, 11:55 AM	#2
doggrooming YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: foss, ok Posts: 321	Sorry i don't know the answer to your question but I wanted to wish you and your little man the best.