Ralph was not a happy camper when I dropped him off at the vet(once I did attempt to transport him to the vet in HIS Grainger box, he tried to get out during the drive, now it is back to the carrier!). As I was putting him in the cage, he tried to smack me in the face and was a snarling, growling, and hissing fellow!!! What a change when Barry and I picked him up!!! Head butts and purrs!!! Anyway, Dr. Ascher thinks that yes, the pancreas is acting up again. Ralph will be on Baytril 3/4 tab once a day x28 days. He is holding his weight at 9.5 lbs. An ultrasound will be scheduled next week. Dr. Ascher is concerned that maybe the cyst has increased in size(when it was discovered in 2004, it was about a third of the pancreas). Considering Ralph's age, nearly 14, removing the pancreas may not be the way to go. Then he becomes a diabetic, and would he get thru the surgery and recovery period. When we got home, Ralph did finish the jar of chicken baby food!! So, guess what I will be buying when I go grocery shopping tomorrow!! He is sitting right next to the computer as I write, Ralph is VERY GRATEFUL for all your prayers, words of encouragement, support, and concern!! Ralph just said: PURRRRRRPURRRRR!!BRAOW!!!