Well, the vet called and his ultra sound was totally normal. No tumors, no thickened intestine wall. So that's good, but doesn't explain the elevated calcium level. My vet neglected to include the ionized blood test results to the vet drew more blood with the idea that they would run a test. She said that she would call my vet and that if it was indeed high she would want to run it again. Apparently the elevated total lymphocytes is a ratio and doesn't really mean anthing on it's own. She also said that there are additional tests that can and should be done before an exploritory, or endoscopy. So for now, things are still unanswered, but I feel better that surgery isn't the next step.
I should also add that she said that they have not ruled out cancer, but she doesn't necessarily feel they should be looking for it either.
I should also add that she said that they have not ruled out cancer, but she doesn't necessarily feel they should be looking for it either.