For Leo, this is a huge sign - Leo LOVES eating, and if he's not, something is most definitely up. I noticed that he wasn't eating all that much on Saturday and Sunday - at least, not as much and without his usual gusto. We kept an eye on things, and after a week of this, we decided that something was most definitely amiss.
So in we went to VERG, and his physical exam was fine. His neck was a little, well, thick, for lack of a better word, but that's been the M.O. for over a year. His lymph nodes were fine, but despite that we were concerned that there was a lurking problem. So, the next thing was an ultrasound. Mr. Leo showed back up to use reeking of alcohol (the rubbing kind) and with a shaved belly! (Pics coming).
The good news - they didn't find anything on the ultrasound! His kidneys, liver, GI tract, and all that business were clear! The bad news (the next day) - Leo's BUN level was elevated, but his creatinine level was ok. This (apparently) is the sign of a bleeding ulcer - hence, the disinterest in food. So, that little problem was solved with some Pepcid and low-acid stuff. Granted, he's been getting super spoiled with food lately (LOTS of steak) to keep him interested in food (which really isn't a problem) but we need to put a few more pounds back on him - he lost almost 4!
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