Hey All, First some background for those that dont know and to refresh those that do. Noble was a rescue I got in May. I took him to the vet and he was given a clean bill of health altho he was lethargic. We attributed this to shelter shock. Over several weeks and then a month, Noble's activity never increased and he earned the nickname Eeyore. His disposition was depressed and sad. Back to the vets we go. He is diagnosed with insulinoma. Prednisone did not help much so we scheduled for surgery. He was taken off of pred the day before surgery in preperation. After only missing one dose of pred, Noble started gurgling with every breath. He was rushed to the vet where he received prednisone, baytril and dex injection. He improved to his previous state but a little more lethargic. An echocardiograph was scheduled to rule out cardiomyopathy as a heart irregularity was also heard at this time. Since then everythin has been very confusing and no real diagnosis has been made. Lately the vet is suggesting after consulting several experts, that Noble has been suffering from a choric lung disorder, bronchitis, pnuemonia or inflamation (ashma) of some type. He is scheduled to go back to the vet again this comming Thurs for more blood tests, exrays, etc. Now to complicate Noble's already precarious medical situation, he is displaying two large lumps on either side of his neck. They dont seem to cause him any pain or discomfort. His activiity level remains low, his appetite good. I am hoping this is not something I have overlooked for awhile, as Noble is getting very large due to prednisone, high appetite and low activity. Can anyone give me any information on what these lumps might portend? Any and all help is sincerely appreciated. Fuzzy Blessings, Karen [Posted in FML issue 3178]