Katie Kitty Update
The vet doesn't think it's an infection. While she certainly did her best to not betray her thoughts during Katie Kitty's exam, L says her (the vet's) face said it all. The vet took a sample of the fluid from the lump and said we would know results in about a week, but it's most likely not an infection. Maybe it's me (and L, actually), but I think it actually looks bigger today. It's hard to say.

Today I found myself daydreaming about whether or not animals know that they're sick. Obviously they can feel pain and discomfort, but what about things that go on that don't cause pain, like a tumor or diabetes?

Katie is right now stretched out in her favorite spot on my desk. I'm wondering if she knows what's going on, and she's wondering if I've got any tuna I'm not using right now. We love this cat.