Hey Pat and Peety too, praying for your little furbabys skin to heal, hopefully the new vet will be just what you need, sending hugs too...
Hey Pat and Peety too, praying for your little furbabys skin to heal, hopefully the new vet will be just what you need, sending hugs too...
Letti and Angel Simba, Meeko too!
Well, we saw a new Dr today. Actually I really liked her. She wasn't too sure about his skin but she said she has several collegues that she wants to talk to about it. She took pictures. She said the blood test do not support Cushing's. She doesn't think he has it. She wants to consult with an Internal Medicine Dr. too. She gave him a thorough exam. She is hoping not to have to repeat any of the tests. But we may have to. She said what I was doing was fine for now until we know more. She was really nice and Peety liked her too. She's gonna do some homework and get back with me on Tuesday.
So for now we will be confident that we are about to get some real answers and have a nice weekend while we wait. So I hope all of you have a nice long weekend too with your families and lil fur-babies :-}
Pat Peety's #1 fan
I was waiting for you to post about the vet visit. Okay so no cushings. That is good. Did she look at those numbers from the other tests?
Has the honey done anything yet?
I'm glad that she is willing to do some research and discuss with colleagues so that maybe you can get some answers.
Belly rubs to Peety and hugs to you. Have a good weekend!
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Sharlene and the late great diva - Molly muffin (always missed and never forgotten)
She did look at the blood work and I believe she is going to discuss that with an internest. She pointed out that the ACTH results greater than 20 are consistent with HAC. His were 20.2. she wasn't concerned by that. Still doing the honey, no definitive answer yet. Still hopeful. He is still happy as though nothing is going on at all. I love that. But really hoping we will know something more about the skin so we can get him on something internally that may help clear it up. Love that I have a long weekend to spend with my lil guy.
And hopefully next week will be more productive.
Hugs to all
Pat Peety's #1 fan
Hi again from me!
I am glad you liked the new vet, but I am confused as to why she would say that the testing has ruled out Cushing's. First off, did she have access to the derm vet's biopsy result that confirmed the calcinosis cutis? Actual biopsies are the most reliable means of diagnosing skin disorders, and would "trump" just looking at photographs. So I am confused as to why the new vet is questioning the CC.
Also, Peety has several other lab abnormalities that are consistent with Cushing's and his ACTH was elevated above the norm, as well. It is true that his ACTH was not highly elevated, but I don't see how it can be said that Cushing's has been ruled out given all of Peety's combined abnormalities. And first and foremost is the CC -- why did the new vet say that she is disregarding the derm vet's biopsy results? That seems really puzzling to me.
For what it's worth, given Peety's situation and combined abnormalities, I do think the Univ. of Florida would be a good place to turn for advice. They will have specialists well-versed in all of Peety's abnormalities all in one spot, who can talk with one another easily. That does't mean you would have to physically return to Gainesville forever, but just to tack down this initial diagnosis and set up a treatment plan.
Marianne
Hey Pat
Just checking in on you and the little guy, how you doing?
Does the honey seem like its helping? Has the vet been in touch today?
Big hug to you and sticky kisses to Peety
Mel
Xxxxxx
Hi Mel, we are doing good, LOL stickey kisses. Haven't heard from the Dr yet. I hope she calls today, if not I will call first thing in the a.m. I am still doing the honey, with the idea that it might just be keeping it from getting worse until I get him on something internally. He doesn't seem to be bothered by anything. Being his cute lil self every day. But even still I need more answers. I will update as soon as I know more. Thanks for thinking of us. Big hugs.
Pat Peety's #1 fan
Hope you hear from the vet soon!
That is the good thing isn't it, that Peety doesn't seem bothered by any of it. Just goes on doing his thing and being happy.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Sharlene and the late great diva - Molly muffin (always missed and never forgotten)
He just had a bath and he cracks me up. As soon as he is out and somewhat dry, he takes to running around the house, sliding here and sliding there on the hardwood floor. He has no brakes. Well the brakes are his bed where he runs and jumps on it like a kid jumping on their bed. He thinks he is so cool...and he is. My crazy lil character. I love him so much and he makes me laugh so hard sometimes, it's like he knows just how funny he is.
Anyway, hugs to all your lil characters.
Pat, Peety's #1 fan
AW Peety, you made your Mom's day, isn't that so cool when are dogs are happy!!!! Sending hugs and prayers that his skin will get better soon and so thankful that it doesn't bother him much...
Letti and Angel Simba, Meeko too!