RobinM Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Like us gurls, female greyhounds can get breast cancer. For older gals who have not been spayed until later in life due to having puppies, increases the likihood of breast/ mammary tumors. 50% are benign. This is very treatable when caught early. As most of you know, our sweet Elsie, age 10 - was recently diagnosed with "breast cancer". We did catch it early and although she has to have another surgery to remove more lumps, we expect a full recovery and a long and happy life together. It is easy to check your broodies- take the nipples between your finger and roll the nipple between your fingers. If there is a lump- just have your vet check it out. Just like for us, early detection is the key. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Robin, thanks for posting the "Technique" I will check Molly, but I suspect she will be less than thrilled with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Treasure had hers at the vet's a couple of weeks ago Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myIrishlass Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thank you for the reminder! I'm going to check her out right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 wow! I didn't even know that. Thanks for the info. I am checking lexie today. Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I had no idea! I don't think Frostys are big enough for me to check....is it just broodies that need to be checked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very true! Remember that the mammary tissue extends quite a way out from the nipple itself. You need to use much the same techniques on your dogs as a woman does for herself. Feel the area around the nipple using fingertips and the flat of your hand, and just gently roll the skin over the underlying tissue. If there's a gritty feel, or you feel any actual lumpiness, get 'em checked out! In the old days, we would sometimes not see mammary tumours until they were potato sized and hot to the touch - and sometimes ulcerated. Even then, the vets could sometimes take them off and extend the poor girl's life. But much better to catch them early! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Mama Alimony is going to wonder why I've suddenly gone all gropey on her. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Haven't heard about this, but makes A LOT of sense! Good Info!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 This should be part of a general exam given to all dogs on a regular basis...especially the girls, though. Good reminder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Greyt info, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very true! Remember that the mammary tissue extends quite a way out from the nipple itself. You need to use much the same techniques on your dogs as a woman does for herself. Feel the area around the nipple using fingertips and the flat of your hand, and just gently roll the skin over the underlying tissue. If there's a gritty feel, or you feel any actual lumpiness, get 'em checked out! In the old days, we would sometimes not see mammary tumours until they were potato sized and hot to the touch - and sometimes ulcerated. Even then, the vets could sometimes take them off and extend the poor girl's life. But much better to catch them early! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) Greyt advice Robin, but for those of us who have cats the same goes for them. If they were spayed young it is rarely a problem, but if it was never done or the cat was an older un-spayed rescue it would be good to check. Now the hard part is that it might take two or more people to convince the cat to roll over for a brest exam. Edited July 18, 2009 by GreyKarma Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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