Leah
10-30-2014, 09:15 PM
Hi. one of my furbabies, Jezebel was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago. She is now 13 1/2. Thankfully it was found by accident. we were testing her blood to see how she was responding to arthritis meds and it showed in her blood tests. she had not yet shown any signs that I noticed. while waiting for results specifically for Cushing's, she had about 2-3 days of heavy panting, drinking and eating everything including my other dogs feces. all the typical signs. we were very lucky. her body responded to the veteral well and she returned to normal other than the drinking. every 6 months her blood is checked and still responding well. this last year she began getting, I call them hot spots since they are similar, her hind legs have weakened, and recently one of her front legs occasionally trembles. She also has dementia, has an issue with urinating in the house, so now wears doggie diapers to bed and when I'm not home. to help with the hot spots and occasional diaper rash, I use baby powder and therapeutic grade essential oils from Young Living, frankincense and lavender. I also put a drop of Joy, which is a blend, on her head for emotional balance and anxiety. I started this combination a week ago and can't believe how much better her skin is. I did get a spray steroid from the vet as a last resort just in case this does not work, but so far so good. Jez is comfortable, happy, and she still cornered 3 baby opossums last weekend! she also has cataracts in both eyes and melanoma in one. feel very lucky :)
After reading many of the post from other members, my heart goes out to all of you. I remember how scared I was when Jez was diagnoses and how much research I did to learn what she and I were going to be dealing with, and how little information was available. The future still scares me for her, but we will get through it together. I have found a few things that seem to work, hopefully what I have found that helps Jez will also help another furbaby.
Due to Jez's eyes, I adjusted my house this past summer for a blind dog, carpets and runners are throughout the house as guides, as well as scent tabs. I was in denial about the dementia, but the carpet guides did seem to help with some anxiety.
After reading many of the post from other members, my heart goes out to all of you. I remember how scared I was when Jez was diagnoses and how much research I did to learn what she and I were going to be dealing with, and how little information was available. The future still scares me for her, but we will get through it together. I have found a few things that seem to work, hopefully what I have found that helps Jez will also help another furbaby.
Due to Jez's eyes, I adjusted my house this past summer for a blind dog, carpets and runners are throughout the house as guides, as well as scent tabs. I was in denial about the dementia, but the carpet guides did seem to help with some anxiety.