Dr. Brown just called me with an update on what could be a possiblity with Harley's health....He spoke with Dr. Powers today and together they are first starting to check for liver disease which will be x-rays, blood work and possibily antibiotics....He wants me to bring Harley to his office one day this week and leave him for 1/2 day which I will be doing this week....And of course according what he finds will depend if we need to do further testing which will be a biopsy of the liver and that will mean a trip to Dr. Powers in Charlotte, N.C.....

So until then, that is all that I know and I have a doctor's appt. this week also myself...But I'll be sure to see that my baby gets to the vet if nothing else happens....

Thank you all for all the prayers and thoughts that you can give us at this time....

Keep positive Julie....I will be saying a huge prayer for you and Harley that all turns out just fine. Hugs to ya....

It's good that they're doing thorough tests to get to the bottom of it.

Just keep in mind that a lot of things can be the cause of unusual beak growth. They're most likely just trying to eliminate the worst first and hopefully work down the list from there.

Prayers and positive thoughts for Harley.

That's great that they are going to run tests etc. to figure everything out... hopefully it's just something minor and can be treated easily...

Big hugs and stay positive, keep us posted please!

Poor Harley , sending good thoughts for him during his tests and hugs to you Julie as your probably worried as I know I would be..
Take care and keep us up-dated ...

Thanks for the update. Warm fuzzies and good thoughts your way.

I like them being that thorough. Nail it down quick and be sure.

Hopefully just some enzymes out of whack or something.

Be well Harley!!

Julie, sending bigs HUGS for you and Harley! Mr. Kiwi was diagnosed with liver disease back in 2004 and with a change in diet, eliminating seeds totally, He has made a FULL recovery.

Keep positive Julie! We're all thinking of your little man.

Thanks everyone---I know there is no need to worry, but ---but----but----how do you avoid it....I can't understand this because Harley just never has eaten that many seed, in fact the food I got from the vet's office last week had some sunflower seed in it and he just picked around them, didn't bother at all...sooo, it has me wondering....How does it happen if this is what it is, and I have an inkling it is....

Sandi, if you will pm or e-mail me and let me know just what all ocurred with Kiwi, how long did this go on? How was it detected? And what was the treatment?.... or you can just tell me on here if you like.....Thanks a heap--------

Julie. there is no way we can keep from worrying about our little green babies. It's no where close to possible, but you could be stressing yourself over something that is easily fixable and Harley doesn't need to you waste any stress right now. Your own health doesn't need that either. So I say just take a deep breath and stay calm til you know for sure if you have anything to worry about.
I'm so glad that these Docs are so thorough that they are ready to start somewhere and check out everything one at a time until they KNOW Harley is OK.
My prayers are with you both.

I totally agree with Weeza, think positive, be glad they are starting with the worst so they can end up with the least. Fingers crossed its something a little meds can take care of or change in diet. Sending hugs and prayers.

(((((((hugs))))))) for you. I so hope that all goes well and that he gets better.

I hope all goes well with Harley and I will keep you in my prayers

many hugs your way and fingers crossed for Harley. Please take care of yourself too.

Twiz and I are sending lots of hugs. I know how scary this must be.

QUOTE (LuvMyHarley1 @ Jun 9 2008, 06:11 PM)

Dr. Brown just called me with an update on what could be a possiblity with Harley's health....He spoke with Dr. Powers today and together they are first starting to check for liver disease which will be x-rays, blood work and possibily antibiotics....He wants me to bring Harley to his office one day this week and leave him for 1/2 day which I will be doing this week....And of course according what he finds will depend if we need to do further testing which will be a biopsy of the liver and that will mean a trip to Dr. Powers in Charlotte, N.C.....

So until then, that is all that I know and I have a doctor's appt. this week also myself...But I'll be sure to see that my baby gets to the vet if nothing else happens....

Thank you all for all the prayers and thoughts that you can give us at this time....

Oh my goodness Julie, I know your so worried about your little man! I will keep him and you in my prayers. Try to not worry to much and if you need anything please pm me!!

Lots of hugs and good wishes to you and Harley both. I can imagine how much you must be worried about your little guy, but stay positive and everything will work out. I will be thinking of you.

Awww Julie I feel for you too! It could be any of us going thru this...theyre so Precious they steal our Hearts!
I wondering today I wonder how long Cheeky and Cherub will live....little Joys Gods given us. My hearts with you and Im praying for your little man...

You should talk to Rebecca (JoysMom) about this. She might beable to shed some light one this for you.

Trying to tell a parront not to worry when something is amiss with their FID is like trying to tell the sun not to set. So I won't tell you not to worry. I do know one thing, though. When he gets back from his stay at the vet, Harley is going to have a lot of love and affection lavished on him.

Be strong. You are doing everything you can for Harley, even though he may not appreciate it at the time.

Hang in there Julie, it is so hard when a pet is sick because they can not tell you what is wrong or what hurts. We just went through it with one of our dachshunds. But after having her spleen removed she is doing better. Now we have our son that is having lung issues, 2 lungs that have collapsed in the last 3 months. When our loved ones are hurting it is so hard. Remember though, that God never gives us more than we can handle. These little guys are Gods gifts for us to love and care for and you are doing everything you can. I will keep you and Harley in my prayers. Julie

Horatios' Mom, you are so right...it just comes natural to worry but trying to think positive.....and Julie, thank you for your kind words also....yep, have to get the little man up somewhat earlier in the morning and be at the vet's office at 8:30....I guess leaving him will feel like I've deserted him.....

Yeah, leaving them at the vet is so hard, when we left our doxie Rylee I felt terrible. Our vet even let her come home a day earlier because he felt she would do better at home. As for my son I am staying the nights at the hospital with him. Too bad we can not do the same for our pets. But know that Harley will be in good hands at the vet and they can watch over him and care for him as needed. Best of luck tomorrow, keep us posted.

Thinking of you my friend ...(HUGS) to you and Harley ...

Aaaw----and hugs back to you my friend.....Thanks so much.....
Here I am all alone without my Harley----I hope they don't treat him too bad....I hated to see him have to be in his carrying cage for several hours...They told me if I haven't heard from them by 2:00 PM, to give them a call....They were getting real busy already this morning at 8:30....

Will be thinking of you and Harley today, Julie.... **hugs**

Thanks a heap Christy....

Sending hugs and healing thoughts to you and Harley. I bet the vet techs are having a great time making over your little man this morning. By the time you pick him up this afternoon, he will feel like a ROCKSTAR! Take care sweet lady. Hang in there.

(((((BIG HUGS, JULIE!!!!)))))

Thanks a heap Teresas and Weeza---I needed that....Just before going to pick him up now...I miss my baby----too lonely around here....

Julie fingers and wings crossed for Harley, sending big hugs and lots of prayers!!

Was checking for an update? Well heres to praying all is ok....

sounds like you have good vets I myself went through some scary doctor stuff this week and she eliminated the bad stuff first. Turned out to be nothing serious so maybe thats what they are doing. Good luck...hugs xoxo

I have long nails, but I'm going to start biting them soon. Waiting for Harley and Julie to check in. Getting anxious and prayers still going on for the Harley man!

Julie and Harley......worried about you both! Waiting to hear.

Me too Julie, what the vet say?

I'm sorry I have told you to not worry, but I was doing that because I know about your health and I know what stress can do to someone. So I want so that anymore to you I promise!

I will keep you and Harley in my prayers. Please lets us know how he is doing!

Hi Julie,

Sending big hugs to you and Harley.

You're a great parront Julie, and you've taken steps early to make sure Harley will be ok.

How's the little guy doing, and how are you doing??

Big hugs
Debbie

Any news from Julie? Getting pretty late. Has anyone heard from her?

Just another trip in to check on both you and Harley. May not get to check again til morning. Storms are starting to pound us here and we have Tornado watches and warnings. Shutting down til I can get back on later.
Prayers continue!!!

I've been back at least 3x and no word yet...Julie we are getting really worried?????

Im worried to any new updates?????



weeza hope that you will ride out the storms safley. willpray for you and the crittersto.

Hi Julie,
Just got home from a little road trip, checking in, how did everything go?

Julie? How's Harley? We really need to know. Big Hugs!!

Storms are over and I hope gone from the area, so I'm checking back in. Still no message. NOW, I'm getting worried.

Now didn't you guys tell me not to worry--- and look at you all.....Bless you all....sorry I didn't mean to keep you all worried...just haven't felt like anything to get on and post nor read.....

Finally--yes finally, took the little man to vet at 8:00, left him (they said 1/2 day), it was more like a whole day....I was beginning to worry myself.....Anyway, I couldn't pick him up until 3:30, we finally got home at 4:30 yesterday and of course we had to snuggle for a long time....he was cooped up in his carrying cage all day long...when they brought him to me he didn't even chirp and hardly made a sound all the way home....And for those who don't know, like myself, they took 1cc blood from the juglar vein...poor baby....

They did the x-ray and found his liver to be slightly enlarged (will be taking milk thistle), and the blood work (complete panel) won't know anything on that for several days...So it is still a waiting game....

The vet's office was backed up yesterday and had only one vet in there where there is usually two....While I was holding Harley yesterday afternoon, he would close his eyes, I know he was sleepy; with all those dogs barking over there, I guess he wondered where in world I had taken him....So guess he was catching up on his sleep.....

Thank you all again---you are best....love you............

Well, I don't you to worry yourself sick about Harley. I was more worried about you than I was about Harley 'cause I think he's gonna be OK - so there!!

I bet you are both glad to be home. I hope his blood work comes out ok - poor little guy. Many hugs to you Julie - I'll still be praying for Harley and a clean bill of health.

Just had to get up early, let the dogs out, feed everything and run to check in and see if there's any news. Hope the bloodwork shows the little green man is going to be OK.