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We've noticed a lump behind Gracie's right shoulder over the last few weeks. It seems to cycle through sizes, which makes me think it's a swollen gland. So it's time to get it checked by the vet, possibly a needle biopsy.
Gracie's getting older now, 7.5 years for a Border Collie is decidedly middle aged. Especially, as she works part-time as a herder. She's been slowing down for some time, pulling a muscle here and there, straining a tendon, etc. so we've been limiting her time herding and chasing balls. When Josh is in and out on the boat, she has a tendency to get depressed when he's gone.
Update: The vet has assured me that a needle biopsy was sufficient. Her analysis says this was just a fatty tumor due to her being roughly 10 pounds overweight. So diet and exercise is the treatment. We went ahead and updated one of her vaccinations, then had her micro-chipped for good measure.
Gracie's getting older now, 7.5 years for a Border Collie is decidedly middle aged. Especially, as she works part-time as a herder. She's been slowing down for some time, pulling a muscle here and there, straining a tendon, etc. so we've been limiting her time herding and chasing balls. When Josh is in and out on the boat, she has a tendency to get depressed when he's gone.
Update: The vet has assured me that a needle biopsy was sufficient. Her analysis says this was just a fatty tumor due to her being roughly 10 pounds overweight. So diet and exercise is the treatment. We went ahead and updated one of her vaccinations, then had her micro-chipped for good measure.
