Worried, worried, worried...update on page 2

[Queen of Poop]

Aww Chum, I can imagine the scare you gave your momma when you went down, not once but twice. Just reading about it has me all worked up and upset. I hope you had a wonderful cuddle all night with mom and that it made you feel better. She will look after you really good so all you need to do is get better and back to your old self. You have such a sweet face. I send you a big HUG and KISS to make you feel better. Glacier, it's all crossed, if it can be crossed it is and prayers going out full force. He's got to be fine!! He's everyone's favorite "nutball"!!!

[caseysmom]

I love all your dogs but don't remember chum too much but I must say he is breathtaking, his eyes are just gorgeous. I sure hope he is okay.

[Bengalz]

All paws and whiskers crossed here for dear Chum. Hope the prognosis is better than anticipated.

Hugs to all,
Betty

[Jadapit]

Chum is such a beauty! I hope everything will be ok with him. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Logan]

Our prayers are with you and Chum, too.

[lizbud]

Poor Chum. This must be very scary. Prayers that Chum's condition is
not life threatning & can be easily treated.

[My Peanuts]

Poor Chum, I hope he is feeling better and that it's nothing too serious. My cousin's dog lived for many years with Addison's disease. The main thing is to keep it controlled with medication.

P.S Chum is stunning.

[sumbirdy]

Aw, Chum I will be sending lots of prayers your way. I hope it isn't anything serious.

[gemini9961]

My thoughts are with you Tamara and Chum. ((((((hugs))))))

[k9krazee]

I wanted to let you know that you and Chum have been in my thoughts all day. I hope it's not anything too serious and can be treated easily. Sending logs of (((hugs))) to the handsome Chum boy!!

[Glacier]

My vet just called with Chum's test results. It's just his thyroid! Not just, it's still serious, but it can be treated and will not affect Chum's lifespan. He's seriously hypothyroid, to the point he has almost no thyroid function at all! My vet said she's never seen it before, but all the research she can find says sudden collapse during exercise can be a symptom of hypothyroidism! He is anemic which again is a symptom of hypothyroidism, apparently a very common one. The cardiologist is not concerned with his heart. He said the resting ECG looks quite normal and the one after exercise has a minor abnormality, but that too is likely stemming from the thyroid. That little gland sure can affect alot of stuff!

I have two other dogs with hypothyroidism. It's fairly common in huskies. So I already have the meds at home. Chum starts .6mg of Thyroxin twice a day as of tonight. In a month my vet wants to redo the tests. Until then, no harness work, but he can go for walks if he feels up to it. If his tests are normal next time, he can go back to pulling, if he wants. Chum was never a really good sled dog and I don't care if he never wants to pull again, but maybe he's been hiding the thyroid problems. Maybe once he feels better those occasional flashes of brillance he has in harness will be more consistent!

I am so relieved. Not sure if I feel like doing a happy dance or crying! Maybe some combination of the two! Thank you all for your kind words and support!

[Chilli]

I just now saw this thread, and I'm so happy to hear its not too bad of a problem! =D Chum certainly is a stunning boy, and it must be great to know its fixable.
I can't even begin to imagine how worried you must have been.
Yay for happy news!

[jenluckenbach]

Thank heavens it is treatable. And having previous experience with it, make YOU less fearful, as well, I bet.

Feel better soon, Chum.

[Alysser]

Poor Chum. I hope things go okay for you and that sweet boy. He's stunningly handsome!! Praying for him.

[k9krazee]

Yay for the update. I'm so glad it's not anything *too* serious, hopefully he'll be back to his crazy self soon!