Hi Marguerite

Perhaps you have insight into this. I wrote an update under 'ask a vet' so please read that. I was not so worried last night because Tazzie was still bright eyed and active. He is okay today, but definitely a bit lethargic and not quite as hungry as his normal ravenous self (he eats, but does not wolf, and he only drinks a big of his vegie water - big change from usual). Gums are not bright, but okay.

I guess if the tumor oozes on the outside, it is probably oozing inside. Don't know if this is a problem given the upcoming road trip. We do see the vet in about one hour, but they don't have ultrasound or anything to look inside. He was in good form yesterday, so I don't think it is related to the Gabapentin. Maybe he needs antibiotics to reduce risk of infection given the open wound.

I fear my vet might think it is his 'time'. Even when he wanted to hop for a few km and swim the last few months, she seemed to take more stock by his lab reports, which suggested he should not be walking and swimming and having a good time. Eventually she seemed to realize he was a happy bouncy boy. I think it is pretty easy to tell when he is relaxed and happy or not. (All people I know except for one who unfortunately came by today to air his thoughts think he is no where close to "his time". Of course there are many people who put down their dogs once they can't hop up and down stairs. (For the record, Tazzie can still do stairs, although they do not feel good on his tumor area.)

I wonder whether this oozing issue will affect CSU's ability to use the SRS on him. Do you know?

Thanks for your help,

Susan & T2