behaviour issues (11 y/o Boxer) - Pituitary macrotumor?

[macey mae]

Hi everyone, im not sure yet if my 11 year boxer has cushings or not, she is still confusing the vets. She has many of the symptoms but my main worry is that her mental state has greatly change. A once happy playful little girl is now pacing and panting all day and all night, unable to lie down without being helped, only sleeping for short periods whether its day or night, when she is standing still its because she has got herself stuck in a corner or trapped in an awkward place. I was hoping that someone would be able to tell me if this could be acsymptom of cushings or not. Thank you from a very tired dog mummy

[macey mae]

Does cushings affect a dog mental behaviour:confused:

[labblab]

Hello and welcome to you. You will see that we staffmembers have combined all of your new posts into your original thread. It is much easier for our members to reply to you meaningfully if all the "conversation" about your dog remains organized all together in a single thread. ;)

I'm sure you will soon be hearing from others with their thoughts and suggestions!

Marianne

[molly muffin]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

There is a one thing that I can think of right away that is associated with cushings that causes neurological problems and that is a macro pituitary tumor. Cushings is caused by an adrenal or a pituitary tumor. Normally pituitary tumors are very, very small and controlled with cushings medication. However, sometimes, they start to grow and then can become macro tumors. They put pressure on various points on the brain and this can cause some neurological problems, like staring, getting lost in corners and spaces, loss of appetitie, listlessness, etc. Boxers unfortunately are prone to macro's.

This is something that you will want to discuss with your vet and possibly an IMS. (Internal Medicine Specialist, small animal). I never like to say for sure that it is a macro and all options should be investigated in case it is something else, but it is better to be prepared just in case.

But lets not put the cart before the horse, this is at this point, one possibility.

What symptoms does your dog currently have? What test have been done and do you have the results? If you could post any abnormal high/low results along with the results of any cushings tests, like ATCH or LDDS then we will have a better idea of what is going on and can give you better feed back.

I'm really glad you found us too, though sorry for the reason that brought you here. You are in good company here and we have several boxers who have been or are in the same place you are. It's all a journey in trying to figure things out and then decide on course of action.

Welcome
Sharlene and Molly muffin

[pansywags]

I'm sorry for you and your dog that you have to deal with this. Of the changes you mentioned, panting is definitely a classic sign of Cushing's.

[macey mae]

Do any of you kind folk have any feedback on pituatry maco. Tumours

[labblab]

Hello again. You will see that I've combined your new post with your original thread. I've also taken the liberty of editing your thread title to reflect your question about macrotumors. While you await responses from our members, it would be great if you will answer some of the questions that have been asked about your dog's health history so that the feedback you receive will be tailored to your dog's personal situation.

Marianne

[goldengirl88]

So sorry you are dealing with this. I have learned it is better to know what you are facing since you can formulate a plan. Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

Hi again can you tell us about any test results you have up to this point.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin