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    The last couple tests have been done 2 days after lysodren, but usually in the morning. I doubt the 6 hours would make the difference, just trying to rule out any possible causes for the rise in post...
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    Thank you so much! I'm going to talk with vet about doing the ultrasound!
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    Rambo has not been diagnosed with the adrenal or pituitary. At the time of his first appointment with the IMS which was back in January I believe we had talked about doing an ultrasound. The vet said...
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    Yes, that's correct.
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    Hi all, hope everyone is doing well! Just wanted to check in and get some advice. Since getting over the demodex, Rambo's hair has grown back fully and is now extremely thick and wavy :D we just had...
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    Hi just heard from vet and wanted to share a quick update. Rambo went in for bloodwork and an ACTH test yesterday. Vet said his blood work came back good, ALP (I think is what he said) was still...
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    No, it was not a dermatologist. I asked around and got recommendations for a good family vet near me and they were able to get us in the next day so we went there. I do have an appointment with...
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    Just returned from vet and turns out Rambo has Demodectic Mange. Poor guy I feel so bad for him. Got a prescription for Simparica and antibiotics. Hoping for a speedy recovery for my itchy boy!
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    I did schedule an appointmet but unfortunately the dermatologist didn't have have any available appointments until may 14th. I think I am going to look into getting him in somewhere sooner because...
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    Thank you! I'm going to be calling tomorrow to schedule him an appointment!
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    Thank you, I think I got the pictures right now! Yes he hasn't had any more diarrhea, his stools have been normal. His skin doesn't look bad, no redness or inflammation or sores, but he was really...
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    Hi all, wanted to update and get some opinions with where we are at now. Two weeks ago we left to go to South Carolina for 5 days, which is a 10 hour drive for us. Rambo has always traveled with us...
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    I am happy to say I can finally update with some good news! After almost a couple weeks and 3 very expensive ACTH tests, Rambo's post is finally below 5 and we are ready to start maintenance!! We...
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    So far so good, no changes yet! We started yesterday morning so we are on day 2 now. Thank you so much, I'm hoping this will do the trick as well!
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    Thank you so much! :)
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    1/2 tablet twice a day
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    Hi all! Just wanted to share a quick update. IMS Dr. called today with Rambo's test results. Post ACTH was a 16 and bloodwork came back good. He said liver enzymes were elevated which is to be...
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    Thank you! I'll update this week after his appointment!
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    Thank you! I have made an appointment and Rambo will be going to specialist Monday to have some testing done. I have been giving him his pill with a cup of his dog food and a greenie pill pocket....
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    I took him to the vet at 9:00 am and they collected his urine there, so it wasn't his first pee of the morning. He had been doing his current dosing regimen for 2 weeks when he was retested this...
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    Hello, hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to do a quick update/get some advice and opinions. After increasing Rambos lysodren dose to 1/2 tablet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday he had...
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    Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your boy Quincy! There are definitely some great people on here to help though! Rambo started on lysodren a little over 2 months ago. After his initial loading phase...
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    Thank you, I was freaking out a little bit at first after hearing kidney problems! But you are right, the vet didnt seem to think it was anything too urgent to worry about so we have an appointment...
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    Just to update: I just received a call from the vet with Rambos blood test and urinalysis today. He mentioned a couple things were a litthe high but that's to be expected with the cushings. He also...
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    Hi just got back from specialist so wanted to check in with his update. I did get all of Rambos test results and his levels after his induction phase were 2.7 post and 6.7 at 1 hour. Doctor took...
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