We had the ultrasound today to determine what the next steps are to fix this enlarged liver and adrenal glands. Turns out everything is enlarged due to a bad pancreas and a stopped up gall bladder - what a relief - no tumors no cancer.
There is, however, early stages of Cushings, but because we have caught it now, it is completely treatable.
Archie is already feeling better with pain meds, anti nausea and antibiotics. He ran down the hallway this afternoon for the first time in 8 days. He jumped onto the couch and he ate his dinner - both firsts in about 4 days. So at least I know that I caught whatever this is early enough to fix it.
Good news all the way around. It's a good thing I let the Banfield folks in Vegas talk me into a Premium Health Plan - I only paid $490 out of pocket for a $1200 vet bill.
3 comments:
I am so glad to hear that Archie is feeling better. It is a huge relief to know that he does not have a tumour. I am sorry that he has Cushings but maybe since you caught it so early it won't be as painful for him.
Love, Mindy
I'm glad that Archie is doing well. It's scary when our fur babies are not feeling well! Little Mina is being treated for hyperactive thyroid (chewable medical treats from a compounding pharmacy in Texas that sends them to us priority mail) and Doamnei is getting blood pressure meds in the same kind of chewable treats from the same pharmacy for a heart murmur. They're responding well to their meds and will probably be taking them for the rest of their lives, with yearly blood tests and checkups, respectively. They're a lot like us, this way. Lots of love to Archie and wishes for a great prognosis and a sustained recovery! Love and Blessings,
Stephania
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