Freda's diary 

1st September 2009   

Well what a month I have had. 

On the first day I had to go back to the vets for a little op and to have some x-rays done. They took out one of my little lumps. It did hurt, and I had to wear one of those buster collars again. I do hate them, but I got my own back on mum as I hit her up the back of the legs a lot. She knows what the vet said so she will tell you later. Fortunately I only had to wear it for a few days and then I stopped trying to nibble and lick it. I feel so much better now it's all healed.

(Freda had her biopsy and x-rays. Fortunately the x-rays were clear and the lump was benign but they have said she will grow more, and indeed she has, and that some will be benign but some will be malignant, so we must keep a very close eye on her.

We have decided for now not to put her through the major op to strip out all the mammary tissue, and just see how things go. 

Freda Is doing very well and has now gained some weight; she Is 10.25kg or thereabouts, which Is a good weight for her to be. Her biggest problem at the moment is her Itchy skin. We are trying to get to the bottom of this and have been back to the vets for more tablets and some oil, which goes on her food to try and help moisturise her dry skin. Freda Is also having baths again, but with a skin-soothing shampoo.  She is slowly getting there and Is still a wonderful loving dog.)