I think my dog has Cushings/ Question

[Rubys Person]

I Think my dog Ruby has Cushings. She has two bald spots on her back, freckle type spot, recent bladder infection (she never had one b4) It seems like she is eating and drinking a little more.

Should I just have the Cushings test first? Or should I have the urine, then blood and then Cushings test?

[Rubys Person]

She has two new bald spots on her back, dandruff, recent bladder infection (never had one before) Should I just go right to the Cushings test or should I have the urine and blood work done first?

Thanks, Sydne

[lulusmom]

Hello Sydne and welcome to the forum.

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To answer your question, I'd recommend that you start with a senior screening which usually includes a blood chemistry, cbc and urinalysis.

Glynda

[molly muffin]

Hello and welcome. In addition to what Glynda mentioned, which is an excellent starting point, I'd ask about a skin scraping to verify what is causing the spots on the back as mentioned.

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Sharlene and Molly muffin