Fionn update

[gwynhefar]

So the vet called back --

Fionn is doing fine, hasn't had any more attacks or disorientation or anything. However, his bloodwork came back and his thyroid is worse, despite being on the medication. So she's doubling his dose, but she did say that there's a good chance that what's causing the thyroid problem is a malignant tumor on the thyroid gland. So he'll be on the new dose of the meds for about two weeks, and then get the blood checked again. If his thyroid hasn't gone down, then I get to take him to a specialist to confirm the malignancy and start on radiation, which will be beaucoup expensive, but has a very good chance of success. She says apart from his thyroid he's in remarkably good health for his age, which will help. Still, I'm *really* hoping the increased meds will work.

Anyway, I get to take him home now, and since I'm home sick with a cold, he's going to get lots of love and cuddling this afternoon :)

Comments

[vulpine137.livejournal.com]

*more good thoughts sent Fionn's way*

[gwynraven.livejournal.com]

Indeed. He's more than worth it!

[sillybrry.livejournal.com]

Amen to that. Love his little heart, I will be praying the medication does the trick.

[desperance.livejournal.com]

Extra cuddles from us, please. (And by the way, we can't read your journal, except on our friends page; once we come here for comment, it's just all black...)

[gwynraven.livejournal.com]

Huh . . . That's weird. Looks like my background isn't loading for you, since my journal is black type on a light background. I'll see if there's anything I can do about it.

[wakingdreaming.livejournal.com]

I really hope Fionn will be okay. I hope he doesn't have to go through radiation. I know it can help but it can sometimes hinder things, too. Keeping him and you in my thoughts.

[gwynraven.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I hope we can manage it with medication as well. The vet said that radiation is generally very effective on this type of tumor, and he's otherwise very healthy, which will make things considerably easier, but still . . . I don't want him to have to go through that. We're still not 100% sure it's cancer, but the fact that he didn't respond at all to the initial dose of the medication is not encouraging.