Mastectomy

Mammary tumors are extremely common in dogs; approximately 50% of them are malignant. Unfortunately the only way to know if mammary tumors are benign or malignant is to surgically remove them and do a biopsy. Depending of the size and the number of tumors conservative surgery (lumpectomy/ single mastectomy) or a more aggressive surgery with removal of a whole mammary chain may be recommended. Mammary tumors are more common in intact than in spayed females; in fact spaying before the first or second heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of developing mammary tumors. Median age on presentation is 10 to 11 years.

How much does a Mastectomy Surgery cost?

The all inclusive fee is $1,930.00 for pets under 22 lbs. (one quadrant) and $2,130.00 for pets over 22 lbs. (one quadrant)  Each additional quadrant is $400.00

This includes:

• Intake Physical Examination
• Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: CBC, full chemistry panel, clotting profile when indicated
• EKG
• I.V. Catheter
• I.V. Fluids
• Pre-Anesthetic analgesia drugs
• Anesthesia induction drugs tailored to the individual patient
• Preoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Anesthesia Maintenance on isoflurane
• Anesthesia monitoring by: EKG, CO2 end tidal, O2 saturation, Blood pressure, body temperature
• Mastectomy Surgery
• Submission of mass to reference laboratory for histopathology
• Post-surgical recovery monitoring
• Hospitalization as required
• Take home medications
• Recheck appointments