My Pug Scoop (Precious Scoop has passed... )

The vet called me yesterday. I had called to request a referral for an IMS visit for Thursday. She talked to me about that and she said at that time his urine culture had not grown. I asked if she had the BP average. She said she hadn't figured it out. I asked what the lowest reading was because I had the highest from the tech the other day. Lowest 147/109, highest 165/121. She said she didn't think his numbers were too bad. I'll see if the IMS comments on them on Thursday.

Addy-I'm sure stress affects Scoop's BP's. He hates going there. He shakes the whole time we sit in the waiting room. I know they are different from his trembles at home.

That's my girl:D:D:D:D Good job sweetie!!!!!!!!!

(((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))

Leslie-Thanks for the tips and I love the comments about your pups. They are precious. This horrible disease has changed Scoop something terrible. It makes me so sad. Yesterday he slept more than usual and he usually sleeps a lot. I wish I knew for sure if the tumor is affecting his optical nerve. I would love to have his one eye done so he could see again. I just want to help him and it's so hard.

Hey Vicki

Good news re the IMS, do you have to go far to see them? Will be good for you to have that specialist to refer to if you aren't getting answers from your vet

Be back later am supposed to be working :D

Xxxx

Thanks Addy and Mel

No, not far. Takes about 10-15 minutes.
Scoop saw an IMS in Nov which was over an hour away. We saw that one because it was at the same time he had his MRI done plus Scoop's vet recommended this one. We liked the one an hour away but I thought with having one close it might be better. Scoop's vet talks to the one further away if she has any questions. I asked the vet if she has ever worked with the one close by. She said yes. She said she is very straight forward and doesn't hold your hand. The vet knows what I'm like. There's also a man IMS in the same place. See how it goes.

Oh Vicki, that's terrific that you'll be seeing the IMS!!!! :)

Is this the same IMS with whom your vet has been consulting, or is it somebody new? Either way, I strongly encourage you to ask about shifting to twice daily trilostane dosing for Scoop. I know we've talked about it in the past, and here's a chance for you to really tack down some information. I'm reminded about it again this morning after just now typing this reply to a new member whose dog also is diagnosed with both diabetes and Cushing's:

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...6236#post96236

If necessary, please print out the two articles I mention in my reply and take them in with you for the consultation, OK? All along, I've wondered whether Scoop would be far more stable if only he was being dosed twice daily...

Marianne

Atta girl! :D At the very least, you will always know you are giving Scoop every opportunity for the best quality of life possible. Please let us know what the IMS has to say and what the culture/BP results are when you learn them.

I'm so proud of you! :)
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Marianne-No not the same one. The one she consults with is the one Scoop saw in Nov and is over an hour away. This one is 10-15 minutes away. I figure two are better than one. I just thought it would be easier to go close. I liked the one further away. Just didn't know about traveling that far if I don't have to. My husband worried when we went to Metropolitan(the one further away). The one time m daughter couldn't go with me and my husband went along.I still remember talking to the IMS in Nov. I asked about twice daily dosing and she told me she splits the dose but also increases the dose and from what I understand that's not the way to do it, right? I sure don't want to put more Vetoryl into Scoop and make that horrible tumor grow any faster than it already is.

Leslie-Thanks
As of yesterday the culture has not grown. She said she would give it till today. She didn't have an average of his BP but the highest was 165/121 and the lowest was 147/109. She said she didn't feel they were too bad. So if nothing grew in the culture between yesterday and today I probably won't hear anything else.

I am a little concerned about something. When I talked to a tech at the IMS office about Scoop's appointment she said no food or water and only 1/3 his insulin in case the doctor wants to do an ultrasound. I asked about his meds and told her what he is taking. The tech put me on hold and asked the doctor. He is not to get any meds, just insulin. She also said no water after 2:00AM. Is that going to be OK to not give him water? The last couple of mornings we has been drinking pretty much. This morning he got up at 3:30 for a drink and had more at 4:30, total 3 oz. Then after he ate, another 3 oz. Yesterday by 6:30AM he drank 7 oz. but that also includes after he eats and he won't be eating that morning. I hate when I have to hold back on his food. I told the tech he's been drinking more but she said hold it.

Since Scoop will not e getting his Vetoryl in the morning will he just skip it that day or do I give it to him later after we get home?

They aslo have an alternative medicine doctor in the same place. She also does acupuncture. I know Doc and Ugga have had good results with acupuncture.

I asked Scoop's vet if the Benazepril will make him drink or pee more. She said it shouldn't. He just seems thirstier the last couple of days since he's on the new med. Could be anything with Scoop though.