Cairo, 8 year old staffordshire bull terrier just diagnosed

To find a vet that is knowledgeable about and experienced in treating Cushing's is important BUT that will not always happen. To me the one important thing in a vet is if they are willing to work with you, I mean as a team player.

This forum has an amazing amount of collective knowledge, experience, and a wealth of reference material, so if the vet you have isn't Cushing's savvy but is willing to work with you, I think that would be adequate, because hey, we can help with the Cushing's!

Hugs, Lori

We do have a bit of heat!! It was 59F here today!! That's tropical for us!! LOL

Hopefully the guy from the Vet School will be in touch with her on Monday and we can make a start on getting him sorted.

Failing that, we're off interviewing new vets.

How is Cairo today? Hope all is going well and that he is improving. You will find a vet you can work with, so don't worry. I hope you and your family and Cairo have a blessed Easter.
Patti

That is true what Lori said, even if a vet isn't knowledgable if they are willing to learn and be a part of a team, that can work too. Renee and Leslie are both great examples of team work with their vets.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Well, there's nothing wrong with his reflexes, that's for sure. He's got an ear infection again (other ear this time) and nearly got me when I went to put the drops in. I can do anything I like to him - but he HATES anyone going near his ears with drops.

He seems to be OK. He hurried up the road tonight and really wanted to go further but we'll just take it easy with him just now.

Oh there quick when the want to be. Glad he is doing well, and hopefully the vet school will get back to you soon Ian Ramsey is very well versed in cushings and has published some papers on it. Hope you and Cairo have a happy Easter :)

Happy Easter to you and Cairo and I hope he is doing well today. Blessings
Patti

Thankyou all and I hope you all had a happy Easter too.

The ear drops are like Mission Impossible. How to find different ways to administer them - though the whole time, he's watching out of the corner of his eye and it's really disconcerting, wondering if he's going to whip round and air snap and scare the living daylights out of us! LOL

He seems to be OK. Still doing a lot of panting on a walk but it's getting hard to decide if it's the heat, him being a bit heavy or his illness. I really should try and video him for an opinion.

Alison:
That Cairo is one tough cookie when it comes to the ears. I had to laugh at the air bites, Tipper has been known to do a few of those. That would be great to see a video of him, he is just beautiful. There is another dog on here Butters that he reminds me of. Hope he is well and getting stronger. Blessings
Patti

Hi Alison

How is Cairo today, hope you've managed to get the ear drops in without getting into trouble :)