Gatsby has a new problem: update #15.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... sweet boy, having to wear a cone.

Hugs, scritchies and well wishes going out to you, Gatsby, and HUGS to mom.

[Killearn Kitties]

Poor boy! Please give Gatsby some hugs from me. I am hoping for a good diagnosis.

[Medusa]

And how is the Great Gatsby doing today? And how are you, Penny?

[Prairie Purrs]

Gatsby says thanks to all for the hugs and positive thoughts!

And how is the Great Gatsby doing today? And how are you, Penny?

He's out of the cone and happy about that. There are only a couple of stitches, and they don't seem to be bothering him. He's got a good appetite and is his usual sweet and affectionate self.

I'm holding up. I'm trying not to dwell on what the test results may say.

[Prairie Purrs]

The test results show that Gatsby's growth was a mast cell tumor, and it looks like the vet got all of it because the margins were clear. I'll watch him like a hawk to see whether any more of the little nasties show up, but the news could have been a whole lot worse.

[Medusa]

Thank goodness. We'll keep the prayers going that all this is over and done!

[Catty1]

Glad the surgeon got it all - and prayers that dear Gatsby stays clear!