My dog, Brittany, an 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, has a large lump under one of her nipples. When I apply pressure, a yellowish, cloudy liquid comes out. This is only on one nipple. She is not pregnant; she is a strictly indoors dog except when we're letting her outside to do her business.
2007-06-03 15:54:44 · 10 answers · asked by Eric Stephens 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, absolutely! I lost a dog to cancer of the mammary glands. (She was treated with surgery, but the cancer metastasized and we lost her a few months later.)
In spite of my experience, such cancer can be treated successfully. You should get her to the vet as quickly as possible. This type of cancer can be extremely aggressive, if that's what your dog's lump is. Best wishes to you.
2007-06-03 16:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by cuttin_in_mcfly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely possible, and is most common in animals that have not been spayed. This is one of the reasons that spaying/neutering is so highly recommended.
Even if your dog is spayed, however, it's still possible. I'd suggest you take her in to the vet as soon as possible. Whether it is cancer, an infected wound, or some other cause -- it needs medical care, the sooner the better. The earlier the diagnosis, regardless the problem, the easier to care for and resolve the issue.
Good luck!
2007-06-03 16:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not only possible, it's very common in older unspayed females. That said, what you describe could be mastitis (mammary gland infection) as easily as cancer; this can easily occur within a month or two after a heat cycle even if the dog isn't pregnant. Have your veterinarian check it out.
2007-06-03 16:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 21:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its' very possible for a dog to get breast cancer!
Especially older un-spayed females. She needs to be seen pronto by a vet. Good Luck.
2007-06-03 16:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My vet. told me breast cancer was the number one killer of female dogs. She also said to have her spayed before her first heat and that would be 100% effective in her not getting breast cancer.
2007-06-03 19:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible for dogs to get breast cancer, get her to a vet pronto
2007-06-03 15:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly it's very possible, and quite common, especially with older unspayed females.
To Whisper: You should be ashamed for calling yourself a vet!!
2007-06-03 17:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by amccoy1962 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It dos not sound like beast cancer but it mite be a infakshon. plzz go to the vet rite now.
2007-06-03 15:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by ferretfromfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dogs can't get breast cancer. It might be an infection because the liquid sounds like it might be caused by an infection
2007-06-03 15:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋