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Yesterday, 05:36 PM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread My Son... Bentley. How can I help my boy? ~ Bentley has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Dear Tenacious, I sit here with tears rolling down my face reading your post. I can see you falling to your knees at Bentley's bed in utter...

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Yesterday, 05:32 PM

Joan2517 replied to a thread My Son... Bentley. How can I help my boy? ~ Bentley has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

This is so, so heartbreaking for you, I know. With everything you were dealing with I think Bentley died peacefully in his sleep to save you from...

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Yesterday, 04:54 PM

labblab replied to a thread My Son... Bentley. How can I help my boy? ~ Bentley has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

I join Lori in my prayers for you and your family. I cannot think of enough words to tell you how sorry I am about losing Bentley and your worry...

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Yesterday, 04:24 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread My Son... Bentley. How can I help my boy? ~ Bentley has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

I am so sorry to hear your son is in the hospital and he will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm, also, so terribly sorry for the loss of beloved...

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Yesterday, 03:07 PM

Tenacious--M replied to a thread My Son... Bentley. How can I help my boy? ~ Bentley has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

There is a lot so let me start with the beginng. Our son, has been in the ER since Friday and is now in ICU. He has massive adema in his lungs...

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Yesterday, 10:55 AM

labblab replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Both you and Kobe have been through a lot during these past ten days, so I absolutely endorse you taking a bit of time to catch your breath and...

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Yesterday, 09:58 AM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

First, I agree with Lori on the test results and fasting. Now, three things stand out to me. One has to do with your decision ahead on treating,...

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01-27-2023, 02:45 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Here are my thoughts, however, I want you to know that I am not a vet or do I have any veterinary experience so on that note! If Kobe were my furbaby...

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01-27-2023, 01:59 PM

inheriteddog replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Urinalysis was performed on Tuesday, including protein:creatinine. Protein in urine was high, likely the cause of the low albumin in the blood. Vet...

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01-26-2023, 07:18 PM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

I highly recommend Monica and her protege', Jody Zesko. Monica isn't taking as many new clients as she used to but was still taking some last I...

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01-26-2023, 06:23 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Oil alternatives could be flaxseed, coconut, or avocado?

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01-26-2023, 09:01 AM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

There are people known as veterinary diet nutritionist who specialize in canine nutrition. I used Monica Segal but there are others such as Dr....

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01-25-2023, 10:37 PM

PaddysPerson replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

I haven'y spoken with the oncologist yet... I feel like when I do I'll have to also make a decision about the chemo but I'll call them before...

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01-24-2023, 07:28 PM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Another thought is that any testing for Cushing's would not be reliable in my opinion. This is because everything sweet Paddy has going on is...

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01-24-2023, 07:06 PM

labblab replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Lori has asked the first question I have on my mind, too -- has Paddy's appetite normalized again yet? And how about his ability to produce urine? ...

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01-24-2023, 06:40 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

How is Paddy's appetite? Lysodren is only recommended for cushdogs that have a ravenous appetite because the dog has to go through a loading phase,...

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01-24-2023, 05:56 PM

PaddysPerson replied to a thread Almost 8 y.o. recently diagnosed, a few questions in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

I just realized I never posted the results of Paddy's last UTK stim test (from April). It took nearly a month to get them. TEST - RESULT...

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01-23-2023, 07:59 PM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread 10 year old female beagle just diagnosed with Cushings - Ginger has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Oh Colleen...those precious memories. Some days they are the only thing that keeps me whole - remembering all the great times had with my babies. ...

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01-22-2023, 07:52 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread 10 year old female beagle just diagnosed with Cushings - Ginger has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

Sending huge and loving hugs.

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01-22-2023, 06:59 PM

gingerbread replied to a thread 10 year old female beagle just diagnosed with Cushings - Ginger has passed in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

98 weeks my baby has been gone. 18 years ago today, my( our) life changed forever!��❤.. you came into our lives a 5 month old precious tiny pup. So...

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01-22-2023, 11:41 AM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

WOOHOO, Mom! Crack that whip! LOL And be sure to hug him up big for being a good boy. HEY! Hubby gets a treat now! :D

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01-22-2023, 11:31 AM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

LOL!!! You go girl!!!!!

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01-22-2023, 01:02 AM

Joan2517 replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

Oh that's great, Leslie. He loves all of those. I was afraid with all the gurgling in his belly that maybe he couldn't have them anymore. Gable...

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01-22-2023, 12:54 AM

Joan2517 replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

Oh, that's good to know, Lori. Thanks!

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01-21-2023, 06:58 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

I believe what they're looking for is the most concentrated urine, so if the 2am is, than use that. If he is going every 3-4 hours any way, than...

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01-21-2023, 06:10 PM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

Well pooh-pooh on him! :D Fruits and veggies are great treats! Mine love green beans, green peas, carrots, bananas, mango, and others. This...

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01-21-2023, 05:48 PM

Joan2517 replied to a thread Cooper, 14 year old Puggle in Everything Else

Thanks, girls! This is all very helpful. One question: if he gets up in the middle of the night to go out, say 2 or 3, would a 7 or 8 still be...

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01-21-2023, 03:48 PM

Squirt's Mom replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

I put the abnormal results in bold so they will stand out. ;)

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01-21-2023, 03:43 PM

Harley PoMMom replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

To get an accurate result for the glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol it should be drawn from a 12 hour fast. So, if this were me, I'd have that...

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01-21-2023, 03:19 PM

inheriteddog replied to a thread To treat or not to treat? in Canine Cushing's Questions and Discussions

OK, here are the abnormal blood counts. I am giving two results, the first from July 2022, the second from this week, 6 months difference, followed...

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