HE IS HOME!

Thank God my baby is home. I went to pick him up at 2:30. The doctor called and spoke to me at length. He had gave him enough sedation to just do the bloodwork, x-rays, urinalysis and full exam. He did a full CBC bloodwork. He was able to run some of the tests right in the office. He has ruled out diabetes, kidney or liver disease, and kidney failure. Harley "let" him get a feel of his thyroid and the doctor felt that it was enlarged. He feels it may be hyperthyroidism. The signs include:

• Weight loss (Yes - 4 pounds)
• Increased food consumption (Yes - and got more finicky)
• Vomiting (Yes)
• Increased water consumption/ urination (Yes for both)
• Increased activity, behavior changes, nervousness (No)
• Unkempt haircoat/hair loss (His hair is matted in spots)
• Diarrhea (first time he did was yesterday)

Even though we aren't certain, this does sound like him. He said if it is, he will want to do an ultrasound to get a better look at his insides and when he does that, he would sedate him so they can perform that test and to also shave him because of his matts on his back which he won't let me near. He will not let me near him with a comb or brush. He has always been like that though. He believes that he would treat it with medication and possibly a food change (ugh!). But he said once we know for sure when he gets the full blood work back on Monday, then we will examine our next steps. The only other thing that frightened me a bit was he had to take more x-rays because he said he saw a mass in his chest cavity. He, his wife (also a vet), and his partner all looked at the x-rays and determined that they were fatty deposits. He said I shouldn't be alarmed and that he did not think it was a tumor. Thank the good Lord.
I did do a little research on hyperthyroidism and they say it is treatable with medicine, surgical removal, or "radioactive iodine". I'm hoping we can do the medicine. Again, this is all pending that this is what he has. I'm just jumping the gun here.
Right now he is alert, was walking around examining the house like he has been gone for more than a week when it was only 6hrs. My baby boy! I'm SO glad he is home. He actually wants to eat. Thank God..I hope he can gain some of the weight or that he doesn't lose anymore. He truly is at a healthy weight now, but it is different for Harley. You know what I mean?

So right now I have to wait. I just hope that if this is it, it will be treatable. I pray to the Lord above that it is nothing worse. I know I've been blessed to have him for 15yrs, but I'm not ready for him to be sick on me. My heart truly can't take it. I was a mess today.

Thank you all for your prayers, your emails, your hugs, concern about my baby and for me. It truly is so appreciated. You all are amazing. Thank you. I will keep you posted.