Susann
01-10-2013, 11:40 AM
Hi,
My Millie has had no serious medical concerns until recently. She has been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease and is on Anipryl. Her story is complicated - I will try to simplify it. We rescued her at 10 mos. from college boys. Her leg had been broken....horseplay, I think. We had to have surgery, as it was not set well. To be perfectly honest, I think she was from a puppy mill. She had learned to run like a rabbit. For most of her life, that was just fine. She is the love of our life, very spoiled, and runs the house....a very sweet, but bossy, dog.
Her annual exam for the past year has shown high cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as protein in her urine. No excessive thirst. A blood test concluded Cushings in its early stages. She is on Anipryl and Medicam for the legs' arthritis. We are very pleased because she "has her groove back." one or both of the meds have really improved her mobility. She had begun splaying and slipping, which had us concerned until we took her to an ortho doc who said her kneecap was slipping and all that (along with the other leg and the hopping) was merely mechanical.
I guess I need to know what to expect. I do not k ow any numbers, as others do. Right now she is my perfect little friend. I realize she is over 12, so I am thankful for each day with her. Of course, we want to keep her as long as we can.
So can anyone offer us any advice?
Thanks so much,
Susan
My Millie has had no serious medical concerns until recently. She has been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease and is on Anipryl. Her story is complicated - I will try to simplify it. We rescued her at 10 mos. from college boys. Her leg had been broken....horseplay, I think. We had to have surgery, as it was not set well. To be perfectly honest, I think she was from a puppy mill. She had learned to run like a rabbit. For most of her life, that was just fine. She is the love of our life, very spoiled, and runs the house....a very sweet, but bossy, dog.
Her annual exam for the past year has shown high cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as protein in her urine. No excessive thirst. A blood test concluded Cushings in its early stages. She is on Anipryl and Medicam for the legs' arthritis. We are very pleased because she "has her groove back." one or both of the meds have really improved her mobility. She had begun splaying and slipping, which had us concerned until we took her to an ortho doc who said her kneecap was slipping and all that (along with the other leg and the hopping) was merely mechanical.
I guess I need to know what to expect. I do not k ow any numbers, as others do. Right now she is my perfect little friend. I realize she is over 12, so I am thankful for each day with her. Of course, we want to keep her as long as we can.
So can anyone offer us any advice?
Thanks so much,
Susan