Checking in for September 2010

[acushdogsmom]

"Checking in" is a topic that we start on the first of each month. We suspect that we have a good number of members who read the messages regularly but who don't post very often. Maybe that's because their dogs are doing well, or they don't have a Cushing's dog anymore, or they haven't got any questions to ask, or maybe they don't feel very comfortable about posting answers to other members' questions. It's perfectly understandable and acceptable for folks to only post once in a while, but when we don't hear from people, many of us find ourselves wondering what those folks have been up to recently and how their dogs are doing.

It's always preferable to post updates about your Cushing's dog in your own thread/topic (especially if you want feedback/replies from other members) but you can also post a quick reply here if you just want to say hi and let everyone know how you are doing in general.

We'd love to hear from you! :)

[bernie47]

:D hi all ebonie and i are still hanging in there..
ebonie has had a break from lysodren ..one month and starting again tomorrow..following vets advice ..seems to be OK and not showing cushings symptoms..eating well and not vomiting any more ..we now can get trilo in Australia...but sticking with lyso for now.. paws crossed .

[Rebelsmom]

We are doing great here. New video for your viewing pleasure.

http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/jittrbugg/?action=view&current=IMG_0320-1.mp4

Melissa

[Bagel's Mom]

Hi all!

Bagel and I had a wonderful summer..ME being home from teaching was GREAT for both of us. We took daily morning walks and 3 mile strolls in the dog buggy. BEST investment I ever made! See pics in my profile
Bagel is called the Miracle Dog at the Vet's..She was diagnosed with Cushings in March of 2009 and has been on Lysodren from the start. She takes 1325 mg per week and I spread it out into three doses to cover the week.
In OCT of 2009 she was found to have Diabetes. So Mom learned quickly how to go to the K9 Diabetes forum as well and both forums have taught me SO MUCH about caring for my girl!
She has not has ANY tests in a year...Her blood glucose is NEVER the same..but she lost 7 pounds she needed to lose which made her mobility improve SO much better and this summer she was so much more mobile than last! She is growing cataracts, but still sees well enough to bark at things she sees and walk all over the condo complex. She is bathed in prayer and I am just so thankful for every humdrum no change day!!!
Sande and Bagel

[ChristyA]

The Boss of Applesauce (aka Isabelle) is in 1st grade. She wants to be a vet when she grows up, or own a doggy daycare. That's my girl! :D
I've begun volunteering for Rose's Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue here in Ohio. I process applications for dog adoptions. We may foster here one day. With already having 2 big dogs I might be pushing hubby's buttons. :eek: I just don't know how Isabelle will do when the dog finds a home and has to leave us. :(
Enjoy your pups, smell their ears, stroke their beautiful faces, hold them close.
Christy
Still missing my Boxer Boy Dexter.