>To the vets: Is this typical? I'm almost ready to begin a policy here at >the shelter to biopsy every growth removed...Any thoughts are appreciated. I always recommend getting a pathology report on any growth removed - if nothing else, a benign report gives peace of mind, and if it's bad news, then we know what to look for/expect. Dr. Ruth ***************************************** Save lives - spay or neuter your pet. [Posted in FML issue 3665]