I had a call from the vet thismorning and the news is good! Joy's lump is a Histiocytoma, a benign, fast growing lump most common in dogs under six years old. It could just go away of its own accord, but if it doesn't they would recommend surgical removal. I had been telling myself not to start fearing the worst, and that she was surely far to lively for it to be anything really serious, but as everyone here will know only too well it's difficult not to worry when our dogs may be poorly.
Thankyou all for the Lambies and support. It's a beautiful sunny day and Joy and I are spending it tidying the garden. Here she is on our walk in the woods thismorning, by her usual wallowing spot, looking just a little bit indignant because it has dried up!
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