17th January

We have had Angel's results through concerning her lump. It was a Mast Cell tumour, but not strongly malignant, it has been fully removed with good margins, Jane the vet felt this was good news.

She does, however, still have lots of Serum fluid around the wound. Jane has checked this and says it sometimes doesn't settle down until the stitches are removed which will be Monday.
This photo was taken this evening. You can see what a huge lump she has and also some swelling under her tummy where it has drained down.
I must emphasise this swelling is fluid as a result of the surgery. The actual lump removed was tiny in comparison.

Tomorrow there was to have been another meeting of the Staffie Forum at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
It has now been postponed due to the weather forecast and the road closures following the Helicopter crash.
Many of the Battersea staff had trouble getting to work today.

I must admit I have spent most of my energy today preparing for the snow that is forecast for tomorrow.
The ponies have been brought down to a lower field closer to the stables.
The tap in the yard was just beginning to thaw as I came home. I did, however, manage one lesson. It looks unlikely at this stage that I will be able to take any lessons on Saturday.

Dave is on standby for Surrey 4x4 Response to assist the Ambulance Service and one Council.

Lets see what tomorrow brings ...