Re: Max - 11 year old Maltese (Atypical Cushings) - started Lysodren Maintenance Dose
Hi Janette,
So sorry to hear that Max's cortisol is rising. When his spleen was removed, did they take the whole organ or only a portion? My Squirt also had a tumor but they left half her spleen. I was told it was a very slight possibility that the portion left could also develop a tumor so I wondered about Max's situation with his spleen.
If Squirt's cortisol started to rise even on maintenance, then I would be compelled to do an ultrasound before a load just to be sure there wasn't another tumor somewhere. Have you talked to your vet about this possibility?
That was a scary time with the spleen, huh? I understand! Between the time of learning about the tumor and the actual surgery, I was petrified it would rupture. Every time I picked her up my heart went up in my throat and breathing became difficult I was so scared of making it rupture! Then she had an acute pancreatic attack right after coming home and had to go back to the hospital for several more days. She is fine and dandy today, tho, and I am so grateful! I'm glad Max has that behind him - and YOU, too!
Let us know how things are going for him.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
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