Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

OMG!!!:eek::eek:
I just called Buddy's vet to see if they do ACTH testing on Saturdays. THEY ARE STILL INSTRUCTING ME TO FAST HIM BEFORE THE ACTH TEST! So obviously, they have ignored all of the data that I forwarded to them. Even after I called Dechra myself and related that information!! Clueless!!! :eek::eek::eek:

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Good lord!! Save us from ignorance.
So would they do the test in say? :).

How is Buddy today?

Hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

Buddy is awesome today!:). He is been lizard hunting since I got home from work. No tremors again today so far!:D Thanks for asking.

As for the vet, yes I will make sure they do the test correctly. That is why I have to go and stay. I will have to stay every time, like I did last time. Yes, his vet will do it my way, Probably because I've worn her down!:D It's all about the mama bear and her cub! No one messes with this mama bear! LOL. Yes, they'll do the test on Saturday, but I think I'll wait until State testing is over and go during the week. Saturdays are always packed and I don't want any mistakes.

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Yay!!So glad Buddy is having a good day and no tremors!That's awesome news.Love hearing good news.Well,this mama bear has to go before my cub eats my dinner!:).So happy for you and Buddy and happy lizard hunting Buddy!

Kathy:
I don't blame you for staying with Buddy. I always stay with Tipper. I don't want any mistakes either. You are agood mom and doing the right thing for your Buddy. I get a kick out of his lizard hunting that is a hoot! God Bless You and Buddy
Patti

Oh Mighty Lizard Hunter, strikes again!!!

Yea, I'd want to stay too. Not the most reliable protocol followers in the world there. Got to keep them on their best game for our lizard hunter!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I think I would hand a copy of the Dechra instructions to the person you spoke with on the phone when I went in so they stop giving out incorrect info. Perhaps the vet is now aware but the communication broke down somewhere along the way. I would also stay to make sure it was done correctly, tho. ;)

Yes Sharlene, When the mighty lizard hunter stays in his bed, I know that he is not feeling well. Buddy made it through 3 tremor free days! Hip hip hooray!!:D The real test will be this weekend when I'm able to be home all day to monitor him.

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool:

Hooray for the lizard hunter Buddy! Sounds like things are really good...all except for the vet's office. They need to read up on Cushings a bit maybe.
Hopefully when you get to the test day that everything will be done correctly...you'll see to that, I'm sure. ;)
Hope you and Buddy have a great weekend!
Barbara

Does anyone know anything about pool therapy for dogs with Cushings. I had a friend who's dog had knee surgery. She brought him over every day for rehab in the pool for about 15-20 minutes. The pool has solar heating, so it's always comfortably warm, sometimes too warm! If I don't keep an eye on the heat level, it can turn into a Jacuzzi!:D I was wondering if pool therapy would help strengthen Buddy's real leg muscles? His rear leg weakness is his only lingering Cushing symptom. The rest are controlled for now. I have a few concerns. Buddy has allergies. Will the pool chemicals irritate his skin, Causing other problems? I would rinse him off after his pool session, but damage could already be done. Also, would water exercise be too hard on his weak rear legs. If any of you have tried it, let me know if it helped. Thanks,

Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy:cool: