Mr Meow is home, pictures added on post #80

[Catty1]

Jen, could they do a needle aspiration and then decide on surgery? (After sedating him majorly!)

That would buy either a bit or a lot more time, depending.

PT Prayers for that loving, beloved special boy...

[jenluckenbach]

Jen, could they do a needle aspiration and then decide on surgery? ..

I don't know The first thing after the ultrasound was the suggestion for an endoscopy/biopsy. But we decided against it. I personally wondered about going in and taking a L@@K.

I wonder if it is because the lump is so deep in the abdominal cavity?

[Catty1]

This is a toughie...it would be great to know once and for all....

It's hopeful because he has done so well, and whatever is growing has gotten so much bigger and is not bothering Mr Meow.

If they would have to biopsy by going in - and if they could remove the whole lump - I personally would like the surgery to be as gentle as possible so that Mr Meow can have lots more time with you, even if it IS malignant. I wouldn't want you to have to decide to PTS while he is still under...that would be so brutal, especially since he is doing so well right now...

What is the least invasive way they could find out for sure? I mean - I don't expect you to know that, but maybe the vets could answer that question...