I took Charley to the vet this afternoon to have him checked and get a blood test for possible tooth extraction. When I took Charley for his booster last April the vet advised against having his teeth done due to his heart murmur. Unfortunately, his mouth smells really awful, and that can't be good for him.
When I took him today the vet gave him a thorough examination and told me that there was a tumour on one of his testicles. He has taken blood for testing to see if there are any underlying problems, and will 'phone me next week. If things are OK then Charley will have his teeth done and will be castrated about a month later.
Charley will be thirteen next month and I'm worried that he may not come through the operation. Last year he had a malignant melanoma removed from his back leg and I'm concerned if this has spread.