Hello All,
Over the last 2 months my 8 y/o black lab, Maggie, developed increase respirations and some exercise intolerance. That along with a new obscession with food and excessive thirst took me to my local vet. He checked for diabetes and heart worms and attributed it to age and heat (101 here in the south). After a couple of weeks there was no change, she prefered the cold floor to her bed and was just "not herself."
We are lucky enough to have a college of veterinary science 20 miles away so after taking her there she was diagnosed with pancreatitis and based on her symptoms there is a suspicion of Cushing's disease. She has not officially be tested because we are waiting on liver function studies (ast, alk phos) this week but so many of the signs and symptoms are there that I am certain that is out next step.
I am here today just to touch base and say the information that I have seen on this site is phenomenal. My fear is starting treatment and having to be away during the day because of work and then missing a crisis. So if my sweet Maggie is diagnosed with Cushing's I will be back for advice and support.
There was a time when I would say "Maggie, I will be glad when you settle down a bit and chill out"....now that she has, I don't like it!
Thanks for being here and I'll appreciate feedback if our future includes Cushings.
Mic