We are back! I'm ready for a nap. I swear, taking human babies to the doctor was less worrisome. lol
Blood work and urinalysis done... will know results on Monday. I THINK I mentioned thyroid testing.
There was something he mentioned, that he wanted to add to the test, for a "few bucks more." It would eliminate a question he may have later. I told him to add
anything. I'd rather pay for possibly unnecessary testing now, then have to put Arrows through another blood test later.
The physical part of check-up went very well. Arrows looks to be in GREAT shape. No obvious lumps. Stomach lining didn't feel thickened.
Assuming all test results come back good... the vet is leaning towards a food allergy, even if I haven't changed brands. Something I forgot about, that he didn't ..companies changing ingredients or batches being different.
He suggested (we are already doing it) keeping track of what he eats when, or just feed him one brand. You all know the drill. If that doesn't pinpoint a brand... Pepcid.
I don't think it was food barf, but... I haven't seen food barf in a VERY long time. I was thinking food barf would be at least a little lumpy. The vet didn't actually see, whatever it was, so he has only my explanation to go on.
At this point, cancer isn't on the table. I did ask about an x-ray or .... darn... the other thing that is more accurate... to remove all doubt. Vet talked me out of it... "One step at a time."
He mentioned Lucky. He believes she had IBD... the worst case he has ever seen. I have to stop there...