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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Well I’m so thankful all of y’all have done your research! So glad I was told about you all! :)
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Ok! Thank you!! Will definitely keep a close eye on things!!
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Aww! Don’t feel crummy! It’s ok! I just thank you so much for everything!! And yes, I want him to feel his best!! :) I’ll definitely keep you posted! You guys are great and I’m very thankful for...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thank y’all so much!! I sure hope so!! And by the way... my vet told me in the very beginning to get on this forum. She said you guys knew way more about Cushings than she’ll ever know. She told me...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thank you! I really have no excuses for what’s going on. And not trying to make excuses but I do know she knew that money was a factor for us, so maybe that’s why she’s doing it. Either way, I...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Ok good! Thanks! How long should it take to get out of his system? Just wondering how long it should take to notice a difference in how he’s acting.
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Well the only answer I have is that originally, in the very beginning, she said that .5ml twice a day was the appropriate dose for his size. He didn’t do well taking it with his heart medication so...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    any thoughts on not treating for Cushings? Spencer’s bladder issues are somewhat better but ever since he’s been on the Trilostane he just hasn’t been himself. He’s always in a daze almost like he’s...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    No. That’s what I’ve been doing ever since he’s been on his medication. That’s just the only change in his diet since the very beginning (of being on new medication).

    I spoke with my vet. She...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Well when we changed his dose and he seemed to be doing well with the amount and his bladder issues were improving, my vet said just keep doing what we were doing and she didn’t do the test again....
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Has anyone had any issues with your baby gaining weight? I thought after being on his Trilostane for a while Spencer should actually loose a little weight, but he’s gaining it instead. And with that,...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thanks everybody!! Yes my vet should be doing another test after a couple of weeks of increasing his dose. We came home to NO accidents today, thank goodness! Hopefully this part continues to get...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Update on my little Spencer... he is doing good!! We started his Trilostane back at a lower dose (.25 once a day for two weeks). Just this week we’ve increased it to twice a day. My vet suggested...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thanks so much! Your input really means a lot! Before I make any decisions I’m going to wait to see what my vet thinks is best. I should hear something from her by tomorrow. And thanks for explaining...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thanks for your input ladies! I greatly appreciate it!! And yes, at his age I just want him to be comfortable and happy! And also for his accidents to slow down a little ha! I just found this Adrenal...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    So I’ve been looking into something natural to treat Spencer with. I found something by Pet Wellbeeing called Adrenal Harmony Gold. It’s a natural supplement for Dog Adrenal Gland Dysfunction....
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    I’ll definitely check into that when we start his medication back. Thanks for the info!
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Aww! I’m sorry!! I surely don’t blame you!! I would be leery too! When we return from vacation and get Spencer started back on a lower does, I just pray it doesn’t affect him like that again. If so,...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thank you! :)
    I’m glad your Golden is doing better! It affected Spencer’s back legs more too! It was really weird! I guess it is some kind of side effect. I know I didn’t like it! And I’m sure our...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thank you!!
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Well I talked to our veterinarian this afternoon! She’s on board with us waiting till we get back from our trip to resume any medication. Thank goodness!! When we return, she is going to cut his dose...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Thanks to everyone for everything! ... and for caring so much! Since being off of his medication this weekend, he doesn’t seem so clumsy. I’m going to contact my vet this week and let her know what’s...
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    He weighs about 10 1/2 lbs
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Ok so the label says 180ml 10mg/m ... then there’s a typo.. so I’m assuming the next letter should be an l .... someone had donated a new bottle of medication to their office, so that’s what I have....
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    Re: Spencer, Chihuahua just starting treatment

    Spencer has been prescribed Trilostane suspension 180ml. He’s taking .5ml every 12 hours with food. He was just diagnosed with Cushings this week and he’s been taking his medication since Tuesday. My...
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