@Mrfunkedude Sir, first things first - breathe. You won't be able to help if you don't help you, right? :)
It might be something concerning, it might be something benign - right? We have equal chances at both so maybe focusing on the positive and finding out how we can make this as positive as we can?
Dax is a good dog, I'm sure. You're such a good doggo-dad that I have full confidence Dax is loved, in a good home, and has a happy and fulfilling doggo life. That isn't necessarily over.
What if it isn't an infection and something worse? We handle it. You speak with the medical experts, get an assessment, and then you decide with the doctors how you'd like to approach this.
Then you go to GoFundMe and let us help you with medical expenses if they are necessary.
FOR TODAY - I have one request. You are such a wonderfully positive person. Can I have a wonderfully positive experience you've had with Dax? I'm a cat guy - but I know doggos love their owners. Can you share?