Calcinosis Cutis and Cushings (Peety has passed)

As Leslie said, breath! Deep breaths, in and out, count to 10.
The tests need to be repeated. You need to see where Peety is at now. This is Not absolute renal failure, you have to look at the big picture, no one test or results will give that to you. They are markers that make you aware that something needs to be looked at. I think you typed, Feb for that test.
I am going to say that I would ditch that vet as follow up is very important and this one dropped the ball big time. So, lets just get you to a vet, and I would suggest a specialist if that is possible for you, because we do want someone who will look at the big picture. It could have been something that caused these to go up and now they are coming back down, but you do need to know, just for your peace of mind even and because of course, we are trying to get Peety's skin fixed up.
So, some more deep breaths and we're right here with you. Every test that you do going forward though, get a copy of and when your vet gets back, tell him, you want copies of the full file.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

You guys must think I am terrible. No, I know you don't. But I think I am terrible. I assume that after blood work is done there is a discussion about anything that appeared abnormal. And of course I feel bad that I didn't request a copy of the test. I should have. It has alot of important information on it and I did pay for it, afterall. Lesson learned....I should know better, you just don't trust anyone, even if they have a dozen diplomas. So all this time while we were waiting to do the Cushing test, we could have addressed the kidneys. Even the derm Dr didn't mention it and she had all his blood work from my Vet. But then she was a hugh disappointment too. So far I am batting 1000. I have to shake this off and get on with finding the right person to care for him.

Well, on a brighter note. No honey allergies. We are all wrapped up mummy style. I'll try to snap some pics when I am home this weekend. He's doing good. Thanks for all your encouraging words. I cried about it and will again I'm sure, but gotta get really serious and find the right person. Big hugs to all of you for your insight and input and for your caring. loving spirit..

Pat Peety's#1 fan.

Pat

No feeling horrible. You trust them to interpret the results and speak to you.

Sending you a big hug

Mel
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Hello from me, and I just want to reinforce something that Leslie wrote earlier: a big reason why the renal abnormalities may have been put on hold was to first explore the Cushing's diagnosis more thoroughly. This is because Cushing's, itself, could be responsible for causing many of those abnormalities. If so, one of the first lines of attack would be effectively treating the Cushing's with the expectation that the renal values might normalize all on their own once elevated cortisol is controlled.

So you are not a bad mom in any way for allowing the Cushing's diagnosis to remain in the forefront.

Marianne

Nope, not a bad momma. We KNOW how hard you are trying to find answers for Peety. It's something we all have been through and many are still going through. Not a fun place to be at all. This who process is a huge learning curve. I didn't know anything about getting copies of the test results, or protocols for dosage, testing for diagnosis, treatment. Those are all things that you Learn. I learned here by talking to others, by reading links to material from experts, by searching for answers for others.

You're doing great!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

You have certainly helped put things in perspective. Thank you. I am not so forgiving of the good Dr. though. Communication is vital especially when it comes to a loved ones health. We all need to be on the same page when it comes to diagnosis and treatment.

The next Dr. will not get away with not being forthcoming with information. I have a few places to ckeck out on Monday. For now we are doing fine. I am amazed at the number of Cushing parents. I read somewhere that alot of fur-babies probably die from undiagnoised Cushing's. So there's alot of people that don't know about it. This community is full of stories from scared parents and I know at one time or another you all were those scared parents. This is such a great place to let it all out, the good..the bad...and the ugly. You don't judge, you just help.

Thanks again for being there.
Pat Peety's #1 fan

We have an appt Fri with a new Dr. I talked to them at great length about their knowledge and practical experience with Cushing's and skin diseases. I was told they had several pups that were on maintenance. So we will see how this goes. It is consultation only. Right now we are doing the honey wraps and I can't give thumbs up or down yet, it's only been a couple of days. Will wait at least until the end of the week to see if even the slightest improvement. I'm very hopeful.

Hugs to all of you and your lil pups

Pat Peety's #1 fan

Hope the honey works. Sounds like the vet you are going to see uses lysodren, if they have dogs on maintenance doses. That might work well if this is cushings, and if this is the root cause of the black skin disease.
Hope that honey helps.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey Pat

Just checking in on you and our honey mummy.....

Hope you are both doing ok?

Bug hug, kisses to the little man

Mel
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Hi Pat, can you imagine, we have new member with an english bulldog that seems to have the same thing going on with her skin that Peety does. Black crusted. Her vet though did a skin scraping and diagnosed calcinoisis Cutis with a bacterial infection. Did your vet do a skin scraping? Many of peety's values, are consistent with prolonged infection and could even be affecting other areas of the body. I am seriously wondering about that now.
I am glad you are going to a vet on Friday. How is the honey working?
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin