I wish I could help, what I did find out was that these herniated tumors are prominent in tooos.. and that as large as that one was it had been there a long time. I read it shows up larger at each molt..

all our vets here in british columbia are cash only basis. unless of course they make a lot of money like you own a horseranch or cows etc...... thats the way I see it........I know they take in abandoned animals when they can. or take them home. its when someone takes care of their animals , shots up todate. reg. checks that they could give a break at least once or twice..