So I actually have good news! The vet doesn't believe that basil is in any pain. When he was at the vet, he had not had metacam for 24 hours and he was fine. Acting normal. So, he said he wouldn't consider euth at this point in time so I got to bring my lovely boy home!!!
We spoke about potentially removing his leg, but then discovered a massive tumour just behind his back leg, closer to his tail. I can't believe I missed it! Its about half the size of a ping pong ball! I guess I couldn't see the forest for the trees. I was so focussed on getting his leg under control that I didn't see the large tumour growing there >.<
Anyway, he is home. I have some heavy duty pain meds just in case he needs them. I can always rush him to the vet if I need to.
My lovely old man sleeping in his carrier
Oh and instead of the ice cream cone I gave him his favourite treat, a sour cream glazed timbit. He ate it on the ride to the vet. You can't see it in this pic, but it's there. He really enjoyed it
And laying in my blanket when we got home :heart:
And this one, cuz seriously, adorable!!