Biskit update

Well, as everyone knows, Biskit is trying to recover from a gastritis. He went to the vet last Sat. (emergency clinic) because he has formed a hard lemon size lump on the left side of his throat. It was filled with fluid and swollen. The vet gave him a shot of antibiotics and another 7 days worth to take home. Right now the fluid is gone, the swelling is gone, but the knot is still there but smaller. He is eating, urinating, and trying to play ball. He is not in discomfort but his back leg on the same side as the knot is numb and he can't walk on it. I think the knot (it is big) is pinching off the nerve and it is numb. It doesn't hurt him. I have pushed, and pulled on it and he doesn't care. His neck is sore so the vet said it could be a really bad abcess caused by the severe inflammation in his stomach and it spread the bacteria through his body or it could be lymphoma. He is not at a common age for canine lymphoma but is is a small possibility. We are praying that is is just an infection and not lymphoma. He is pretty hungry, and seems to feel a lot better except for his lack of moving his back leg. It annoys him when he tries to go pee. He is a tough dog and really smart. Please keep him in your prayers and us too, it is taking its toll emotionally on all 4 of us. We want to do the right thing for him and as long as he is somewhat happy and comfortable we believe he will recover.