My old dog has a breast lump. What if I can't afford the vet?

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Hi I have an old but healthy dog, but I've just noticed that she has a hard lump situated in her lower breast, I'm not exactly sure of her age but I'd say 10+ she's a lovely Yorkshire terrier an we would be grateful for any advice cos I can't afford to be going in an out of the vets. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 20 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

A firm mass near or on the mammary gland of an intact, older female dog may be a mammary gland tumor (breast cancer). Tuppence should be examined by your veterinarian. A simple fine needle aspirate can be done in the clinic to collect samples for pathology. This may be able to diagnose the nature of the mass. It can be done in one visit. If the tumor is malignant, your veterinarian may recommend chest x-rays and surgery to resect the mammary gland or chain of glands on the affected side. Discuss payment plans or alternative financing such as CareCredit (www.carecredit.com) with your veterinarian. Consider asking family members or friends to help defray costs. You may also be able to secure financial assistance through local charities and Red Rover (www.redrover.org).

My old dog has a breast lump. What if I can't afford the vet?

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