Katbrown2057
10-03-2015, 04:30 PM
Hello Group Members:
I am new to this group. My 7 year old Miniature Pinscher, Ty was just diagnosed with Cushing’s disease this week (9/29/15). I took him to the vet because he was limping and favoring one of his hind legs. While he was there, the vet did a dental cleaning. It was from the blood work that the Cushing’s was diagnosed.
I took him to the vet at the beginning of August because he was drinking massive amounts of water and having accidents in the house. With all the water he was drinking, he was peeing rivers of urine. The vet did the blood work and ruled out diabetes and Cushing’s, although his liver values were a little high. In just one month, his liver values (ALP) went from 282 TO 993. The vet took x-rays of the leg and then had them evaluated by an orthopedic vet who said, "Let stifle appears to have effusion + cranial translation which is consistent with a torn ACL or cruciate ligament."
For the leg, we have him as resting in his crate with short potty breaks. He was given some pain meds. We are hoping for a recovery without surgery.
As for the Cushing’s, he was given Denamarin, 225mg, one tablet daily. The next day, when it was confirmed that he had Cushing’s, the vet started him on Vetoryl, 30 mg once a day.
So far, he is doing well. No severe reactions to the meds. My vet wants to see him in two weeks to do another ACTH stimulation test. It will cost $420 or more. From what the vet says, in the next few months, we will be doing several of these tests. The meds alone will be $200 a month. I will do anything for my dog, but I am looking for a second opinion or a vet who is competitive with their treatment rates. Any advise would be helpful. Are there alternative tests or methods for monitoring the cortisol levels? Special diets that can help with Cushing's? I am taking both my Min Pins off the dry food this and starting on homemade dog food. I purchased some vitamin supplements to make sure that my dogs get all the nutrients they needs. My other Pin is going on 13 years.
My daughter is getting married next weekend, I have in-laws and guests coming to down this week, I just started a new job, and now this with Ty. Ty new regiment is requiring a very disciplined morning and evening schedule on my part. My stress levels are sky high right now. I just want to crawl into Ty’s crate and hid away for a while.
Thank you in advance,
Kat Brown
I am new to this group. My 7 year old Miniature Pinscher, Ty was just diagnosed with Cushing’s disease this week (9/29/15). I took him to the vet because he was limping and favoring one of his hind legs. While he was there, the vet did a dental cleaning. It was from the blood work that the Cushing’s was diagnosed.
I took him to the vet at the beginning of August because he was drinking massive amounts of water and having accidents in the house. With all the water he was drinking, he was peeing rivers of urine. The vet did the blood work and ruled out diabetes and Cushing’s, although his liver values were a little high. In just one month, his liver values (ALP) went from 282 TO 993. The vet took x-rays of the leg and then had them evaluated by an orthopedic vet who said, "Let stifle appears to have effusion + cranial translation which is consistent with a torn ACL or cruciate ligament."
For the leg, we have him as resting in his crate with short potty breaks. He was given some pain meds. We are hoping for a recovery without surgery.
As for the Cushing’s, he was given Denamarin, 225mg, one tablet daily. The next day, when it was confirmed that he had Cushing’s, the vet started him on Vetoryl, 30 mg once a day.
So far, he is doing well. No severe reactions to the meds. My vet wants to see him in two weeks to do another ACTH stimulation test. It will cost $420 or more. From what the vet says, in the next few months, we will be doing several of these tests. The meds alone will be $200 a month. I will do anything for my dog, but I am looking for a second opinion or a vet who is competitive with their treatment rates. Any advise would be helpful. Are there alternative tests or methods for monitoring the cortisol levels? Special diets that can help with Cushing's? I am taking both my Min Pins off the dry food this and starting on homemade dog food. I purchased some vitamin supplements to make sure that my dogs get all the nutrients they needs. My other Pin is going on 13 years.
My daughter is getting married next weekend, I have in-laws and guests coming to down this week, I just started a new job, and now this with Ty. Ty new regiment is requiring a very disciplined morning and evening schedule on my part. My stress levels are sky high right now. I just want to crawl into Ty’s crate and hid away for a while.
Thank you in advance,
Kat Brown