Breast Cancer on small breeds? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

furby2000 · 11-02-2006, 10:39 AM

Ok so I took Ninna to get her 5 month shots (including her rabies shot) and a checkup yesterday. She now weighs a healthy 2.1 pounds!! Anyways... the vet advised me that this is a good time to begin thinking about spaying before her first heat cycle because it would greatly reduce her chance of mammary tumors (breast cancer), ovarian cancer and uterine infection. He advised me that these are especially confirmed in smaller, more delicate breeds as yorkies! Can anyone share their thoughts on this with me please.

JamieNC · 11-02-2006, 11:35 AM

Bella is 5 months as well and when we took her for her shots, our vet told us the same thing, we are going to get her spayed in a couple weeks.

sashajade · 11-02-2006, 11:43 AM

it does reduce there chances but i wouldnt say breast cancer is more common in small breeds. my brothers lab had it and my mums gsd.

furby2000 · 11-02-2006, 02:03 PM

Oh please let me know how she does after the operation! How much does Bella weight? I guess there is really no weight "minimum" to have them go under uh? Vet mentioned I should wait a couple of months though..

If it reduces the chances of anything negative this is a must. the only question now is "when"??

Gracie2006 · 11-02-2006, 05:44 PM

My Vet said the same thing. I will have Gracie spayed after puppy school is over in mid-December. She will be about 6 1/2 months.

furby2000 · 11-03-2006, 05:42 AM

When is Gracie's B-day? Ninna was born 6/12/06

snowjesh · 11-04-2006, 09:19 AM

breast cancer is more common in small breeds,regular checkup is the only way to detect them sooner and treat it

sashajade · 11-04-2006, 12:20 PM

ive just read a report that says benign mammory cancer is more common in the yorkie. it says the chi is more likely to have the nasty cancer.

Piccolo's mom · 11-04-2006, 12:37 PM

What about boys? What kind of cancer may they get ?

JamieNC · 11-06-2006, 05:16 AM

Bella weighed 3.1 lbs a couple weeks ago when we took her. She is getting spayed on Thursday, I am nervous but I really trust my vet but I will let you know how it goes!

11-02-2006, 10:39 AM	#1
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	Breast Cancer on small breeds? Ok so I took Ninna to get her 5 month shots (including her rabies shot) and a checkup yesterday. She now weighs a healthy 2.1 pounds!! Anyways... the vet advised me that this is a good time to begin thinking about spaying before her first heat cycle because it would greatly reduce her chance of mammary tumors (breast cancer), ovarian cancer and uterine infection. He advised me that these are especially confirmed in smaller, more delicate breeds as yorkies! Can anyone share their thoughts on this with me please. __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

11-02-2006, 11:43 AM	#3
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	it does reduce there chances but i wouldnt say breast cancer is more common in small breeds. my brothers lab had it and my mums gsd. __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

11-02-2006, 02:03 PM	#4
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	Oh please let me know how she does after the operation! How much does Bella weight? I guess there is really no weight "minimum" to have them go under uh? Vet mentioned I should wait a couple of months though.. If it reduces the chances of anything negative this is a must. the only question now is "when"?? __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

11-02-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	My Vet said the same thing. I will have Gracie spayed after puppy school is over in mid-December. She will be about 6 1/2 months. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

11-03-2006, 05:42 AM	#6
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	When is Gracie's B-day? Ninna was born 6/12/06 __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

11-02-2006, 11:35 AM	#2
JamieNC Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 67	Bella is 5 months as well and when we took her for her shots, our vet told us the same thing, we are going to get her spayed in a couple weeks.

11-04-2006, 09:19 AM	#7
snowjesh YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: latvia Posts: 322	breast cancer is more common in small breeds,regular checkup is the only way to detect them sooner and treat it

11-04-2006, 12:20 PM	#8
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	ive just read a report that says benign mammory cancer is more common in the yorkie. it says the chi is more likely to have the nasty cancer. __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

11-04-2006, 12:37 PM	#9
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	What about boys? What kind of cancer may they get ? __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

11-06-2006, 05:16 AM	#10
JamieNC Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 67	Bella weighed 3.1 lbs a couple weeks ago when we took her. She is getting spayed on Thursday, I am nervous but I really trust my vet but I will let you know how it goes!