Well, we're back from the vets.

Toby is showing signs of mild arthritis. The vet said Toby was stiff around his hips/back legs and was in pain when he stretched his leg out all the way. We're starting him on meds for arthritis, which he'll have to take for the rest of his life.

Toby also has an upset stomach, which the vet thinks was most likely caused by those dog treats. As you can imagine I am absolutely fuming. My sister lied to me, there's no way she only gave him one of two treats, more like eight or ten. I don't know how she could do something so stupid, but believe me, when I see her we will be 'having words' (she's at a friends house right now, luckily for her) So he's on a 3 day course of Dialsanyl to settle his stomach.

The vet said the lump behind Toby's ribs was nothing to worry about, but to be honest, that's the least of my worries now. He was just starting to recover from that scare we had with him a few weeks back, he was almost back to normal, and now he's gonna be on meds for the rest of his life, and in pain which will most likely only get worse.

Thanks for the prayers ...