The vet called us this afternoon.  The short story is that according to the cytology report from the lab, Macy has a Mast Cell Tumor.  We need to have it removed as soon as possible. 

Canine mast cell tumors account for up to 20% of all skin tumors in dogs. While they often appear small and somewhat insignificant, they can be a very serious form of cancer in the dog. Some mast cell tumors are easily removed without the development of any further problems and others can lead to a life threatening disease. Proper identification and treatment are very important in controlling these tumors. [peteducation.com]

I did a little research and found the vetsurgicalcentral.com site for Mast Cell Tumors.  It was very informative since I didn’t even know what mast cells were to begin with.  Apparently, they are normally found in the tissues of the body but they are just out of control.

So, after a quick consultation with K, we decided to call VSA.  They were the ones that did Macy’s TPLO surgery last year and we had an amazing experience with them.  We have an appointment scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:30 in their Campbell office with Dr. S.