Rutherford has a growth on his back, directly over his spine. It has grown and changed since first spotted 7 months ago. The vet feels it should be removed.

So, this Thursday, he will go under the knife. And then the lump will be biopsied.

He had pre-surgery blood work done, as well as a urinalysis (they do the 2 procedures as 1 "senior" profile) Should know the results tomorrow.

Hopefully all will go well.