We took Maxx back to the vet today for a recheck before leaving in the morning. This time, the main vet at the clinic, Dr. Mary Herrera, looked at him, and is concerned enough about what's going on inside Maxx that she suggested surgery.

So we've decided to stay in Sutherlin for another week, and have the surgery done on Monday. Hopefully, Dr. Herrera will be able to determine exactly what's wrong and prescribe a course of treatment.