Results???

Two days ago I could have sworn that the tumor was getting larger. It is so hard to tell because I can't take the photos from the exact same angle each time. She freaks out whenever we try to look at it now, she was trying to hide under the bed yesterday-poor thing. Since then we decided to try to wait until she is feeling pretty sedated from the oral CO before doing any photos or even putting topical oil on it. Today she was relaxing on the bed and I was able to sneak in a couple of pics without her realizing what was going on. It could just be wishful thinking, but I think it has gotten smaller since the 16th!!

Looks like it is shrinking! 

The bump looks smaller in relation to the quarter as well.

I don't want to get too excited if it is an illusion based on photo angle but it seems to be softer as well. My husband said when he first put oil on the bump it was pretty solid and hard. He holds her tail straight up and down though, which might stretch the bump tighter, making it seem harder to the touch. I didn't hold it up as far.

I joined a group on Facebook yesterday that someone linked me to called Cannabis for Pets. Here is where I finally found some solid information on dosing. I had assumed correctly and her dose should be about .4 grams based on her weight. I am so grateful to have found these amazing folks. In less than 24 hours I have gotten info and great support from the other members. It is comforting to speak with folks who have been through this journey.

Today we have thinned some of the oil into more of a tincture for topical use. Someone in the group suggested it would absorb into the tumor more easily this way. It makes sense to my scientifically illiterate brain so we are going to try. I was concerned with how a pasty substance would soak in, even though that was the perfect thing when it had the open wound. We are going to wait until she is sleeping from the oral CO to put it on, and try not to let her notice. I hate making her panic like she does when we need to check her tumor.

At first it seemed to me that her tumor was getting larger. I think the photos show that, but again that angle problem for comparison is there. I wonder if it starts to swell first and then shrinks? I swear I have seen a change for the better in 48 hours, so I am anxious to see what the next 48 hours will bring. It would be great if it could be getting smaller when we see the vet again, making it more likely she can successfully go the surgical route. Fingers crossed, check back and see what it looks like by Monday!