Calcinosis Cutis and Cushings (Peety has passed)

Thanks Sharlene and Trish, I feel better knowing I am not alone. I will get over this disappointment because my lil guy does not have time for me to be depressed.

I will call tomorrow and get all the records and then I will relay everything I know so far. I am researching Holistic Dr.'s in this area. I would much rather find someone local that has experience with Cushing's. And I also found a vetinary Hospital in this area that I plan to check out. Tomorrow is a new day and everytime I look at him I know what I have to do.

Thanks for being there, you saw past my depression and anger and got right down to the important questions. Us fur-mommies that are new to Cushings, need all the wisdom that is found in this wonderful community. Thanks again...BIG HUG back.
Pat Peety's #1 Fan

That vet has no business treating Peety anyway! I really want to say something unkind here, but I am going to fight my urge to do it.:(
I know it's hard finding an IMS and switching doctors. I still haven't done it myself! My vets are now doing what I want according to guidelines because I have worn them down,;) but I still need to babysit them to make sure they treat Buddy properly. That means going and staying anytime Buddy gets any treatment or tests done. You will be better off with a vet who knows more about Cushings.

Sending you and Peety big hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Hey Pat, praying the honey works wonders for Peetys skin, we are here for you, sending hugs too....

Good luck today Pat. I am sure you will find someone in your area to treat Peety. It seems like we are the ones that have to make the decisions and find the information about our furbabies. I know it has been like that in my case and I have 3 vets. You are doing a good job with Peety by finding all the information that you can and it seems like the people on this forum know more about Cushings than the vets. I am sure the University will give you the info you need and then you can decide if there is someone in your area that can treat Peety. You will do great and Peety is so lucky to have you. Love, JoAnne

HUGS

Last nite I read your post and got so angry at that vet! :mad: What a crock to just throw up his hands and give up right in your face! :mad: He's a wimp and doesn't deserve you and Petey! ;)

I had to look up Black Skin Disease and did so with trepidation because the name sounds just awful but come to find out it is Alopecia - a condition that causes the loss of hair. I have a friend who got Alopecia when she was in her early 20's and lost every hair on her body. She had straight, thick, coal black hair, black eyelashes and eyebrows, and dark body hair when this happened. She was totally hairless for about 15 years - then one day she noticed fine blond hair on her arm. Her hair regrew all over but it was nothing like her original hair - she now has thick, curly, dishwater blond hair, blond eyelashes and eyebrows, blond body hair.

It seems that melatonin is used to help regrow hair in pups so you might look into that - I know it made Squirt's hair and nails grow like mad but she didn't have Alopecia. It also seems, knocking around upstairs in my fragile memory bank, that Trilo also helps with this. These would be somethings to discuss with his NEW VET. :D

I hope you are good and angry this morning and put that anger to good use in finding a new vet for Petey. ;) There is NO doubt in my mind that he has one of the best moms around and I know you are going to put on your battle gear and go to war for him today. ;) Remember, we are all by your side.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Hey Pat

Hope you and Peety are ok. You will get through this, we are all here for you

Big hug, kisses for the little man

Mel
Xxxxxxx

Checking in on you and Peety. How did today go?

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Big hugs to all of you...

Today was not as productive as I had hoped. I spent last night looking for possible new Vets to call and "interview". I called my vet today to get them started on getting all the records together. They were out, I suppose, never did reach them, so I will try again tomorrow.
I found a local organic store that had the Manuka honey I wanted so I went out and got that. I am now in the process of tearing up sheets for bandages. He's gonna look like a mummy when I get done with him, I just know it. I talked myself out of doing it tonight because....don't laugh...I thought what if he were allergic to the honey, you know how some people are very allergic to bee stings. So I decided I would wait untiI tomorrow so I can monitor him. Tonight a bath in Hibiclens and a nice masssage. Tomorrow we will get down to some sticky business.
I have to tell you, I am so blessed that I found all you guys. You all have been through your share of "stuff" with your lil fur-babies. And I know how much you all care. I can't thank you enuff, but I will keep trying. For now, consider yourself hugged:)

Pat Peety's #1 fan

(((HUGS))) back atcha!!

Hugs from me too, I have never heard of anyone being allergic to honey... but I guess there must be! Hope he goes ok being bandaged up. Might feel a bit funny being all sticky and if he is anything like my dog he would try and bite the bandage off and I am pretty sure if he got the taste of honey he would love it and lick all the more!!! I like how you said we have all been through 'stuff' with our doggies, because all that collective experience is what I think makes this the best website on the net! Will be checking in tomorrow to see how the honey wrap goes :) Be a good boy Petey and no licking! :)