My girl has recently developed a couple of lipomas. They are in a place where I think they could bother her. She is due in season next month and I hope to breed her. I don't want to do anything to throw that off. Do you think I should have the lipomas removed or should I wait?

Does the lipomas seem to be bothering her? If its not bothering her or painful, then I would recommend leaving it as is - As long as it doesn't grow, and is not cancerous. Usually people get these removed for cosmetic reasons

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My girl has recently developed a couple of lipomas. They are in a place where I think they could bother her. She is due in season next month and I hope to breed her. I don't want to do anything to throw that off. Do you think I should have the lipomas removed or should I wait?

You didn't mention whether or not the vet diagnosed them or took fluid from them to check. Are they on the teats or on bone? I would think that checking the fluid inside might be a good idea. If they are cancerous - I would have them removed right away.

I found this information here http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/lipoma-topic-overview

"What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are found most often on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms, and armpits, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. One or more lipomas may be present at the same time. Lipomas are the most common noncancerous soft tissue growth.

What causes a lipoma?
The cause of lipomas is not completely understood, but the tendency to develop them is inherited. A minor injury may trigger the growth. Being overweight does not cause lipomas."

Question 1: Did your vet diagnose it as a lipoma?
Question 2: Will you let your puppy buyers know about this inherited trait?

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My girl has recently developed a couple of lipomas. They are in a place where I think they could bother her. She is due in season next month and I hope to breed her. I don't want to do anything to throw that off. Do you think I should have the lipomas removed or should I wait?

"inherited trait" --- this is a maybe, but not definite. It is still yet to be proven that it is 100%

And if they are not dangerous, what's it matter to a puppy buyer anyway. My mother in law had a sheltie who got ALOT of them as she aged. They had they all removed (stupid vet), and they all came back and then some.

I would be more concerned if they are appearing on a younger dog, vs. an older dog. My 8 year old male is getting them now. His first was diagnosed as nothing to worry about, and I'll have the next ones checked on his yearly exam.

I had a young bitch (<4 y/o) get one on her hip, and in a week it was gone. I figure that must have been something else like a swollen gland or something.

I published my source. Please publish yours stating that it is not definite.

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"inherited trait" --- this is a maybe, but not definite. It is still yet to be proven that it is 100%

It is only important that we tell the puppy buyers about the condition, that it is not dangerous, and not to let their veterinarians gouge them for un-necessary surgeries.

To quote you, "My mother in law had a sheltie who got ALOT of them as she aged. They had they all removed (stupid vet), and they all came back and then some." Had your mother-in-law known that they weren't dangerous, she could have saved herself some money.

I hope that helps you to understand what I was trying to convey.

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And if they are not dangerous, what's it matter to a puppy buyer anyway. My mother in law had a sheltie who got ALOT of them as she aged. They had they all removed (stupid vet), and they all came back and then some.

I would be more concerned if they are appearing on a younger dog, vs. an older dog. My 8 year old male is getting them now. His first was diagnosed as nothing to worry about, and I'll have the next ones checked on his yearly exam.

I had a young bitch (<4 y/o) get one on her hip, and in a week it was gone. I figure that must have been something else like a swollen gland or something.

I certainly don't like the lipomas all over my old bitch (she's 13 1/2). She's a spayed pet - our first Lab - and developed her first one (that's still there) at probably 4 years of age, and now she's pretty much covered with them. Not a pretty sight, though they don't bother her at all.

I guess if I had a breeding bitch with them at a young age I'd think twice about passing it on.

Here is some more information:

http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesl/a/lipomas.htm **Based on what they say here, I would definitely tell a puppy buyer what to expect.**

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2111&aid=455

http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/lipoma.html

http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/lumps.html

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/lipoma-in-dogs/page1.aspx