Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Hi
Just checking in to say hello and hope Buddy is having a good day and back to his lizard hunting soon!:)

Thank you for checking on us Addy,:)
I, like you, have had very little me time lately. I get your bathtub story;). I've been going to work and then straight home, getting little else done. I worry about Buddy constantly while at work. Today was day two of state testing. I have another eight days to go!:eek: On the upside, Buddy has been lively, alert and downright spunky, Since I got home. His Cushing's symptoms have all faded away,except for his rear leg weakness, which is better. He hasn't had any tremors that I am aware of today. :D. So far,so good, for today.:)
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

I only have a minute but what Leslie said really has me wondering if Buddy is not having a reaction to something . It would be something other than the vetoryl. Do you know how long he has been doing this and is there anything that can be ruled out? Allergic reactions can cause the tremors in the head especially.

Hang in there.
Big Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin

The tremors started when he got so sick before I found out that he had Cushings. As he recovered, they went away. They returned about 2 months later, last Friday. Buddy is on a limited ingredient diet designed for dogs with allergies. He has been on that for a few years. His "cookies" are kibble from his basic formula. There are no exceptions! Buddy drinks filtered water. We have a reverse osmosis drinking water system. I am not cleaning with anything new. I steam clean or use vinegar. There are no pesticides ever used in the backyard. I bathe him using hypoallergenic pet products. Buddy takes Benadryl, and he was taking that before. Trilostane and Pepcid have been added since then. I vacuum his sleeping areas every day sometimes more than once a day. His bedding from his little nest beds are washed every couple of days. I use perfume free/dye free/hypoallergenic, laundry detergent.
I don't burn candles, spray perfume, or other aerosols in the house. I like candles and have lots if them, but don't burn them because of Buddy's allergies. Yes, Buddy Has so many allergies, I can't even begin to pinpoint them all! Yes, his head tremors could be tied to allergies. All I know, is the panic that I see in his eyes when they occur. He is helpless, frightened and so vulnerable. It breaks my heart.
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Well fudge. That doesn't sound likely then. :( An allergy is at least a known element that we can try to control. Okay, putting the thinking cap back on.

It's just not acceptable that we can't figure out the cause and get them stopped. LOL Yep, I'm full of optimism.

Hang in there mom!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

We could all sleep in buddy's bed :D

You are a great mom to him, any news today on the email front?

Big hug

Mel
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Thanks for checking on us Mel. No email response as of yet:(
Drum roll please:D...... No tremors when I was home yesterday and none so far today since I've been home from work!!! Knock on wood!!:D Buddy has been acting happy, energetic, and adorable as ever. :D Cushing symptoms are still under control. YAY!!
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Hi Kathy
So happy to hear no tremors for Buddy today!This may not be of much help but thought I would pass it on to you.I came across a blog about head tremors,most of the owners who wrote in had bulldogs and boxers.Most of them visited ED,MRI,neuro consults,and no real cause was found and were diagnosed with idiopathic head tremors.They too were frightened and at their wits end.A few wrote in to say that a "licking reflex"(offering peanut butter or honey)broke the tremor,a good few said that low calcium can cause tremors and they added yogurt to diet and saw decrease in frequency of tremors.They almost all noted that the tremors occurred when dog was most relaxed(just waking up in am or getting ready to sleep)though a few said they occured with loud noises or stress.Some tried distraction with toys,etc which worked for some of the dogs.

With all of Buddy's allergies,none of these may work but fig I would pass it on.Hope Buddy and mom have a peaceful night!!

Hi Patty,:)
Thank you so much for the wonderful suggestions. I have to be careful with any kind of food distractions due to allergies, but there are some great ideas to try. I always learn so much More from others who have actually been there, versus experts giving theory only. Any and all suggestions and ideas are greatly appreciated!:) I love it when other family members pop in to offer help and suggestions.:)

Love and hugs to you and Gracie,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Kathy
I know-so many vets never think "outside the box" or immediately discard an idea or theory you may have because they haven't "seen" it or it isn't "proven".They drive me crazy sometimes.Truly the best advice I have ever recieved has been from other dog owners.
Hope your baby sleeps well tonight.
Patty