What John was telling me, was that the spot was another dermoid cyst that had presented itself. A dermoid cyst is skin cells that didn't come to the surface in utero and thus the fur grows wherever they end up. Two years ago, Teddy had a really nasty one that was very infected, required two surgeries and a cone for about 3 weeks. This time the vet didn't think it was as bad but it still required surgery. Surgery took place on a Friday and while we were thrilled that this time the cyst was only pea sized, there was almost no infection and no drain was required, he still had to wear the dreaded cone for 10 days.
Poor boy...he was miserable. He kept his cone nice and clean though.
And after a few days, he was able to get in his favorite hammock, seen below, as well as sit in the window in the green room.
9 days later, I was able to convince John to take the cone off and Teddy immediately started cleaning himself...for hours.
Callie got too close and he cleaned her as well.
He now is completely clean and a much happier boy. Still a little bit of time needed for the incision to heal, but we should be good in a few days, as long as he doesn't mess with it too much.
