Chip may have cancer

[Squirrel_Butt]

How well do chins do with cancer treatment?

[GrayRodent]

That's horrible. What kind of treatment is the vet recommending? Where is the cancer and can it be surgically removed? If it's a tumor then it's important to know what kind it is. Typically the type of cancer will determine the treatment and prognosis as well as how early it is caught.

[Squirrel_Butt]

The suspected tumor was either his colon or bladder. We couldn't tell but were planning an ultrasound if the specialist determine it was cancer to get a better look. The specialist determined that it was not likely a cancer.  What was noticed though was a back abnormality. Chip is on pain meds now to help with the pain.  If he doesn't improve in a few days, we will take another look at the suspected tumor site if it in fact was one.

[GrayRodent]

Sounds like you still have a way to go for a positive diagnosis. I hope it's one of those things that will just clear up.
I don't think it's unusual to see anomalous shadows on x-rays so I wouldn't worry too much about that until you have confirmation with additional tests.

Maybe someone can comment on spinal issues. I hope that does not turn out to be the cause of the pain.
I'll be praying for you!