I took Kraymer to the vet yesterday, R came with us as well which I thought was sweet. :0)

The vet asked how Kraymer was doing, I said he was acting fine but that his lump was still present, although it seemed to have shrunk a little bit.

The vet felt around and said it went down about 1/3 in size, but that she wanted to go in and get it to see what it was (aka surgery).

I asked if he would miss a lymph node, she assured me that dogs have plenty more and not to worry about one being gone.

I had talked to SB about this before hand too, and she had recommended waiting it out with antibiotics a little longer. She is thinking that surgery is invasive and nothing to rush into. I am glad I talked to her because she did influence my decision.

I most likely would have gone with the vet's recommendation with the surgery right away, alas we decided that we are going to try antibiotics for another week to see if it makes a difference. I am to call the vet on Monday with a report and we'll go from there.

The vet said that the lump was firm (which I didn't like, fatty tissue is gel like and NOT firm) but that it's not systemic which was a good sign. I asked if there was anything else she could tell by feeling it but she couldn't.

Alas, one more week... then my baby boy might be going in for surgery! I think that if it's not down by Friday I might call the vet and schedule the surgery though. I want to know what this business is, ya know??? If it IS cancer I want it out! STAT!