Wow, are you kidding me? I would never have dreamed it was that many dogs.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
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Wow, are you kidding me? I would never have dreamed it was that many dogs.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
That is really sad. I wonder too though how many of those are inaccurate diagnosis due to thyroid, diabetes, or other illness. My friend said her dog was diagnosed with cushings, turned out to be a mass on the liver, that once removed her dog was fine. This was early last year. No problems since. It's only because they pursued the ultrasound that the realized the diagnosis was wrong.
I told her at the time, that cushings is like the new "it" disease for dogs. Just seems to be everywhere or maybe I'm just sensitive to hearing it now. :((
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
A couple of months ago I saw my dentist and his wife at Scoop's vet. Their one dog has Cushing's along with a heart problem. They told me they are not treating for the Cushing's. Too many babies with this terrible disease.
How many furbabies are on twice a day dose of Vetoryl? I saw the article where Dr. Peterson feels diabetic dogs should get twice a day dose. What I wasn't sure about is the amount. Does he believe in splitting the dose, like Scoop is taking 40mg., so would he get 20mg morning and 20mg at night? The IMS that Scoop saw in Nov. said she gives higher. I don't remember if she said 40mg morning and 40 at night but I think that was it. Just seems like too much. I just wonder if the split dose would help his BG levels. Any thoughts?
Do you think Scoop's high BG's will have an affect on his ACTH results?
I know they must have food with Vetoryl before ACTH. Do you feed the regular amount of food or a smaller portion? Just wondering what everyone does.
From my reading splitting the daily dose is better for dogs that have diabetes and cushing's. I do believe that uncontrolled diabetes can skew ACTH stim results.
Addy-I saw the little green machine at Target today and it was $99.99. I did not see it at Walmart but that's not to say one around you might have it. I just looked back at the one on Amazon. The price went up. It's now $89.84.
Harley PoMMom-Thanks
I was hoping to hear if someone has any experience with diabetes and split dose of Vetoryl.
Hi Vicki,
I don't have a diabetic dog myself, but from my reading, most experts do recommend twice daily dosing for diabetic dogs. What this means, though, is giving approximately half of the once daily dose at twelve-hour intervals -- not doubling the once daily dose.
If I remember correctly, though, you're about ready to perform an ACTH test to see whether or not the current daily dose of trilostane has been high enough?
Marianne
Marianne-yes, Scoop is scheduled for an ACTH tomorrow(today), Tuesday. I'm worried because his BG's have been high. I hope that doesn't affect the results. Just seems like nothing is simple and easy.
I'm worried about Scoop. Tonight he was restless so I took him to the kitchen to see if he wanted a drink(he's been drinking pretty much lately). He stood at the water dish and did not take a drink. He then started to breathe real fast for maybe about 10 seconds. He stopped so I picked him up and I could feel him trembling. I was scared. Don't know what to make of it. Any ideas?
Hi Vicki. I'm sorry I don't have any ideas for you, I just wanted to see how Scoop was feeling now. I hope all goes well with his testing today. *Hugs*
~Jackie and Ugga