The Surprising Finding
I assumed he was simply reacting to a bee sting—his muzzle was swollen like a balloon, and he wouldn’t stop whining. But when the CT scan appeared on the screen, the vet’s face went pale; she stepped back and quietly said, “We have a serious problem.” What they discovered inside him wasn’t natural—and it was no accident.

The Surprising Finding
Hurrying to the Vet
Max’s face was swelling more with each passing second, and I knew I had to act fast. Heart racing, I rushed him to the small neighborhood vet clinic, terrified of what might happen if I waited any longer. As he looked up at me with those big, sad eyes, fear gripped me—but I forced myself to stay focused for his sake. When we finally arrived, I clung to the hope that the vet would have answers and ease the growing panic in my chest.

Hurrying To The Vet