Cushing's

[DOTTIEH1987]

Our vet just called us!!
Just found out my Mini Schnauzer who is 10 1/2 female.
We are just trying to find out about the disease Cushing's. :confused:

[Harley PoMMom]

Hi and welcome to you and your girl!

Can you please tell us what was going on with your girl that took you to the vet and what made your vet suspect Cushing's? What diagnostic tests for Cushing's were done and can you please get copies and post the results here? Was a blood chemistry and complete blood count (CBC) done, and if so, could you post the high and low levels and please include the normal reference ranges? Does your furbaby have any underlying illness that she is taking medication for? And if so, what is it and what is the medication? Is she taking any supplements, medications or herbs? How much does she weigh? Sorry for all the questions but it will help us provide you with more meaningful feedback if we know more about your girl's profile. Most of us keep a folder with all medical records for our dogs. They really come in handy if you ever have to go to the after hours clinic. It also comes in handy when we nag you for information. :p

I want you to know that Cushing's is not a death sentence and with proper treatment, a dog can have a great quality of life and live out their normal life expectancy.

I'm sorry for the circumstances that brought you here but I'm really glad you made it. We're here to help you both in any way we can so don't hesitate to ask questions....and by all means, please do start educating yourself. There's a wealth of information in our Helpful Resources section so try to go there as often as possible...here's a handy link to our Helpful Resources section: http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10

The more you learn, the calmer you will be, and more importantly, you will become the best advocate possible for your sweet girl.

Hugs, Lori

[DoxieMama]

Welcome to you and your pup. Lori covered all the questions I have, and as she said, Cushing's is treatable. It is difficult to get your mind around it all at first, but we'll help you through it. :) I look forward to getting to know you both!

Shana

[molly muffin]

I just want to say hello and welcome to the forum. Lori has got you started with a good set of questions. We will be looking forward to Hearing more from you

[judymaggie]

Hi! I just wanted to add my "welcome". Looking forward to learning more about your little girl.