Clancey Update

The oddest thing happened while I was walking Clancey last night. Granted it was cold and rainy outside but I have NEVER taken this boy on a walk when he didn't want to stop at every tree, pole and mailbox to check the p-mail. He did not stop, not even once. He did bark at a few cars that passed by but it made me wonder if his ability to smell is being affected by the tumor. My husband took him walking again the morning, this time there was ice on the ground and Clancey was concerned about the "crunchiness" of the ground beneath his feet but again, he didn't stop to sniff or smell.

It is hard for me to tell but it looks as if his left eye, on the side where the tumor is located, is swelling a bit and I have noticed that it seems to take more effort for him to breath. The swelling under his jaw also seems to be a bit larger but again, it is so hard to tell.

I do not think he is feeling well, he hasn't jumped on the bed for days and that has always been his favorite hang out. It may be time to start him on some pain medication, I have avoided that since until now he didn't seem to be in any pain. He has been on antibiotics for the past week due to another infection, I know those make him tired but it seems to have cleared up now.