Thank you everyone for your concern and replys.
Let me tell you first off that he is just fine and back to normal. We still are not sure what happened to him. His behavior continued through the night. The next morning all was back to normal and has been since that Sunday. All of his tests came back normal and he shows no ill effects or has had any more of what I call an "episode". I'm thinking he was having some sort of nervous spaz attack.
Shortly after I posted my concern I went ahead and took boobear to the only after hours emergency center in my area. They took him in right away while my son and I waited anxiously. After what seemed like forever the doctor spoke with me briefly, she didnt know what could be wrong with him, she was assumming he had gotten into something that made him sick. Aside from the fact that I had been home with him all day, boo isnt one to nosey around, he is content napping on pillows or playing with Sophie (my 15 yr old poodle). I know for a fact he did not "get into something".
After the doctor left me the nurse came in with 2 pages of tests they wanted to run with the total being $800. Keep in mind these were just the tests, the price didnt include any treatment. I tell her that no way can I pay the $800 today, I simply didnt have it. She just looked at me, then said, "you do know your dog is critical dont you?" Up to this point I had remained calm but still very concerned for his health. The doctor who I just spoke with did not mention or express any critical concerns, just that he maybe got into something. She certainly didnt tell me that if i didnt admit him he could die!
So now of course im in tears, she left for a moment then returned and said they could do fewer tests and the new price will be $237. Ok, I said, I can pay that today, and I assummed they would run the tests I could afford.
But they kept telling me this price is only for tests and no treatment. Im like fine, do the tests, get in there, hes critical! She left and returned again with another lower price of $189 again with a reminder this is just for test and no treatment. Basically they were telling me I need to pay the $800 and admit him or take him home. So I got my boobear and with mixed emotions we headed home. It was early evening and a pretty bad storm had just moved through. In my head I was arguing with myself over the fact that he could die before we got home, because of the moment of what started as a relaxing sunday afternoon, I didnt have $800 on me. In my gut I felt he would be ok and made a wish for him on the rainbow. Sounds silly, I was hoping and praying, not knowing what else I could do for him.
Looking back on this experience, the more I think about the emergency vet the more it upsets me. I feel like they play your emotions knowing that if your there then you would do anything to help your pet. They hit you with unbelievable charges and if you cant pay it they tell you your pet could die and make you sign a release then send you on your way.
Thanks again for your concerns.