I can't believe I am even writing this but I got a call from our regular vet this morning to tell me she had received Riley's blood work back and that there is a problem. He has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism which we would know as an under active thyroid. She said that his thyroid levels were VERY low. Riley will have be put on a thyroid hormone which he will have to take for the rest of his life. She said that she is going to consult with Dr. Glass to make sure that there will be no drug interactions with the other medications that he is taking. She also said that one of his liver function tests is "borderline" probably from the prednisone. She said right now she is more concerned about his thyroid and we will deal with that immediately.
I am waiting to hear from Dr. Smith as to what to do next. I honestly can't believe that Riley, who is the most special dog I have ever owned, has yet another issue to deal with.
My Mom put it into some perspective for me today when she reminded me that Riley does not know he is sick. She is so right. So we will keep on going do what we can, but I do, and will treasure each moment we have together a little more.
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