UPDATE 5-16-08 6:00pm -- Our vet called with the pathology report. The mass is a benign granuloma possibly caused by trauma (like a foxtail, a cut, or the baby blue jay he ate last week poked him hard). It will not cause him any problems in the future. Cato is back at work on his catwalk contest. Look for an update on this soon! Cato and I are grateful for your thoughts and prayers,
UPDATE: Cato came through the surgery with flying colors. The vet feels that whatever the results of the pathology test, the mass was removed with clean margins. Now he must stay inside over night, which is a great trial. He is also having trouble eating. The pathology report is due on Tuesday. "Thank you for your concern about my health!"
Cato went in for a routine shot for his allergies. His vet discovered a small growth under his tongue. He is having surgery today to remove it. A sample will be sent to a pathologist at UC Davis and he will know the results in the next three days. Until then, he will be sitting in the lap of Bast the Egyptian goddess of pleasure, mustic dancing and joy.
The "I'm too sexy....Cato's Catwalk Contest" will be postponed for the immediate future.
UPDATE: Cato came through the surgery with flying colors. The vet feels that whatever the results of the pathology test, the mass was removed with clean margins. Now he must stay inside over night, which is a great trial. He is also having trouble eating. The pathology report is due on Tuesday. "Thank you for your concern about my health!"
Cato went in for a routine shot for his allergies. His vet discovered a small growth under his tongue. He is having surgery today to remove it. A sample will be sent to a pathologist at UC Davis and he will know the results in the next three days. Until then, he will be sitting in the lap of Bast the Egyptian goddess of pleasure, mustic dancing and joy.
The "I'm too sexy....Cato's Catwalk Contest" will be postponed for the immediate future.
phew! i am very glad that you got through it Cato, sending you many hugs and purrs to keep you warm tonight xxx
Posted by: storm, The Furry Fighter | May 16, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Fanks fur the update, i's posted it on the Cat Blogosphere.
Whew, glad it was good noos.
Purrs,
KC
Posted by: KC | May 16, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Yippee!! Great report Cato! Maybe you shouldn't eat pokey things!
Your FL furiends,
Posted by: Samantha & Mr. Tigger | May 16, 2008 at 06:43 PM
whooooooo....
Safe!
Posted by: The Lee County Clowder | May 16, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I am so glad that your surgery went well and the mass is benign. Rest up and recover quickly.
Posted by: Karen Jo | May 17, 2008 at 01:20 AM
Hurray for Benign! Benign is an excellent word, the best!
Posted by: Jane | May 17, 2008 at 02:38 AM
I'm so happy that Cato is okay. Coincidentally, my kitty friend, Piglet, had a mass under his tongue a year ago. The vet scheduled surgery for a couple of weeks later, but by then, it was gone! Thanks for clearing up the mystery for all of us.
Posted by: quasi | May 17, 2008 at 04:57 PM