Explanation please worried!
About 6 months ago our Sally was diagnosed with Cushings. I did not want her mucked about with scans. They were offered to me but left it be.
Sally is on Vetroyl 120mg daily
She has had her 1st 3 months bloods done this week and they have come back on the low side. The vet is cutting the dose down after I have finished this packet of tablets, then possibly after her next bloods stopping her meds. They also want her to take a supplement to help with her joints.
Does this mean that they can't do anymore for her and the meds are not working? I know I should have asked the vet but was scared what she was going to say :confused:
Sally has lost some weight lately which is a good thing, due to new pup keeping her more active bless. She seems fine and full life but tires very quickly on her walks.
Please can someone advise
Thanks for reading. Sorry for the waffle!
Re: Explanation please worried!
Hi and welcome to you and Sally!
I was wondering if you could provide us with additional information about your girl, because the more we know about Sally the better our feedback will be, ok?
Could you post the results of the Cushing test/s and any abnormalities in her bloodwork. How much does Sally weigh? Is she on any other herbs/supplements/medicines?
Please know we will help you in any way we can so do not hesitate to ask us any and all questions.
Here are links with information about Trilostane/Vetoryl: Dechra's U.S. Product Insert. and Trilostane/Vetoryl Information and Resources.
Love and hugs,
Lori
Re: Explanation please worried!
Hi and Welcome from me as well,
Lori has given you a good start. When is the next test?
Sometimes if a Vetoryl dose is too high the pup's cortisol may drop below the desired range and then medication is stopped for a period of time and restarted at a lower dose. That does not mean the vet is giving up on the pup. Perhaps your vet is saying she is borderline?
Without test results we can only assume or make guesses as to what may be going on. It would be so helpful if you could post any test results.
Take a deep breath. You have come to a very special place with caring, supportive people who have gone through or are going through the Cushings journey.
Hugs,
Addy