We're back - poor Mishi. His kidneys are enlarged and the vet says they don't feel normal and his coat doesn't look normal - it doesn't; it's just kind of dull and flat. Even though he hasn't lost any weight (he's up to 15.2 lbs), she agreed with me that he feels bony and she could tell he's losing muscle in his hind legs. My poor big boybee. They're running blood tests first and then she wants to either take X-rays or do an ultrasound. As X-rays may not be as informative as an ultrasound, if they do just take X-rays first, he may also need an ultrasound also if the X-rays aren't too clear to see what's actually going on.

I checked with my pet insurance and they don't really cover this unless it turns out to be cancer or he needs surgery. I hope it's neither and that somehow I'll find the money to pay the credit cards -- all this is going on plastic. The blood work, exam and urinalysis today set me back almost $200!

I'll have the blood work results tomorrow. PT prayers please that my Mishi isn't as sick as it sounds right now. I'm kinda scared.