Sandy,your correct,the bone women..said she wouldn't be able to do anything,because I described it as a swollen bit with lump in it etc,pretty much felt like a vein or what not,and she advised me to a vet,or wait untill swelling goes down then go to her. So il be off to the vet ..she not that put off,she's wolfing carcuss etc down her..and it won't be long before she comes into season either si could be swollen glands or feeling under the weather, what ever it is I shal let you all know LOL