New here - Louie age 13 small poodle (mix?) with Cushings

Hi, again,

Well Lucky is still not on the Vetoryl after having blood work done last week, the vet called to say the following about his bloodwork compared to @ 6 months ago:
1) Liver values elevated (perhaps not surprising?)
2) Platelet count low
3) Kidney values elevated
4) Anemia - perhaps due to some internal bleeding, bone marrow not producing enough red blood cells, or intestinal parasites - unclear the why but is concerned about the anemia and would like to do additional workup for anemia and kidneys before starting vetoryl.

This was all on a voicemail so including this info now while I concurrently try to reach the vet to discuss.
He is definitely low, low energy most of the day, but especially in the morning. Whereas he used to be hungry all the time and eat the food as soon as put down, now he eats most of his breakfast closer to lunchtime. Does a belly splat on the floor often times when he does the 'doggy shake', and having trouble getting up the one step from our garage, so definitely his hind legs at least giving out/struggling.

Focus for us is on quality of life at this point but any ideas on the anemia, etc. welcome :-)

Hello again, and welcome back, although I’m surely sorry to hear that Lucky is having these additional problems. I absolutely agree with your vet’s decision to further pursue the kidney/anemia issues before introducing any Vetoryl. There are specific warnings about the use of Vetoryl in dogs suffering from kidney dysfunction, so that will be an important puzzle piece to investigate. I believe kidney dysfunction can also be responsible for anemia, so perhaps there’s a linkage between those two issues. Please continue giving us updates. And definitely please give Lucky a big hug from his family here. And the same to you, as well — I know these new developments have to be very stressful for you, too.

Sending healing wishes to sweet Lucky, and my warm thoughts to you.
Marianne

Thank you Marianne, appreciate the kind thoughts and advice. Haven't heard back from vet yet so will wait to find out more.