Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

Thanks guys,

Right now I just found gunk in her ears, something she never has had as well as a bit of a doggy ear smell so we will see GP vet tomorrow to make sure no ear infection before I use an ear wash on her. I cleaned them a bit last night with vinegar and distilled water but did not flush. I must have watched 10 videos on how to clean and flush a dog's ears. I have never had to do it.

Not sure about the laser treatments (if we have anyone doing them) but I want to continue the Azadoyl right now and Koko must go for his annual so, she will have to deal with using tramadol for now. She is much better when she has that the night before. I just cant skip two nights. I need to pick my battles and right now I have to focus on her stool, skin and now ears:rolleyes: She has so much wrong with her. I cant fix it all at once.

I wonder if these gunky ears are not allergies.. Last summer she had the allergy eye issues when her cortisol was lower.

She still is a happy girl and we go on our chicken walk every day, one day a short walk, one day a longer walk.

Koko's paw is much better now. Granddaughter came over the other night and she is feeling better about registration. Sure am going to miss the girl. My Zoe and my Kate are everything to me.
I probably should not say that as I do love Koko and my youngest granddaughter too- you know what I mean:):)

Fluid in the ears is common in dogs with allergies. If her ears smell yeasty at all, it s probably an infection. What color is the gunk? Is it think or thin?

So glad to hear that Koko's paw is doing better?

Hugs,
Kathy

Good news, no ear infection, okay to continue to clean off the crud with vinegar and water or any ear cleaner I chose.

GP thinks Zoe's skin and hair ( what little she has of it) look better:):)

GP says Zoe' labs are not that bad and he thinks we should stay the course as per new IMS. He does not agree with old IMS.

BAD NEWS- GP is leaving end of July. Major bummer. Not that I relied on him all that much but I knew he was there for me and I checked in with him every 4-6 months.:(:(

I'll think about that tomorrow;)

Right now, I am so happy no ear infection. I also bought another bottle of Azodyl - hubby extremely grumpy about that one:o


AND------- you will never guess what:p:p:p:p:p


Zoe used to have a honey colored spot on her rump and base of her tail. It went away way back in 2010, she only had white hair. They shaved the spot when they did her spinal block. She has had a bald spot there since her surgery.

Today I can see a few brown fuzzies poking through the skin.:D:D:D

It is a good day indeed:):):):)

I also scheduled Koko's yearly check up as well as his dental for the end of June:):):):):):)

That sounds great Addy a good report for a change. And hair regrowth is a miracle. Her cortisol must be just right. So happy for you. This will be a good weekend for all of you. Yahoo. Love, JoAnne

Well Addy, Some good news for sure !!! :D:D:D

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Today I can see a few brown fuzzies poking through the skin.

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Now that is reason for a little celebration :D

Wow, this is all great news Addy. :) I couldn't be happier for all of you.
Drat about the GP, but hey, that is for tomorrow. :) Today we are doing happy dances and chicken walks and celebrating Hair!! whoo hoooooo

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey Addy, great news there! Nice to hear Zoe has some fur growing back in, that has to be a great feeling for you!

Bummer about the GP, maybe before he goes you can ask him for a recommendation to another GP that he respects and trusts? Amongst themselves, they usually know who is really good. Nothing says you have to stay in the same practice, so cant hurt to ask at all. Glad to that he has reinforced the new IMS ideas, sounds like Zoe is getting on the right track. Woot!

YAY a GOOD NEWS DAY!!! I like numbers Addy, how about posting some for those of us that are numerically inclined :D:D:D Renal ones good too? UPC done??

Stink about the vet leaving, how dare he!! Where's he going? Can you move?? Ha, we do get attached to the trusted ones don't we!

Aww a wee bit of honey fur reappearing, thats sweet and shows things are going well, the skin is the biggest organ of the body (I learnt that in trivial pursuit!) so if the skin and hair is going well that has to be a good sign. Glad the ear problem was nothing too concerning, I so love hear good news about Zoe :D:D:D:D:D:D xxxxx

Thanks for helping me celebrate. No numbers, it wasnt that kind of visit, we recheck renal, stim, etc August.

It was just good to go to any vet and have it be positive.:):) That does not happen very often.

I ordered her ear wash on line and should have it mid week. I'm still looking fo a spray or rinse for her dry skin that doesnt have oatmeal in it. From what I am reading the Ketcochlor can flush out the hair follicles. Her hair got so bad and was falling out when I started treating her skin and IMS said that is becuase old hairs fall out and there are no new hairs to replace it. Maybe flushing out the follicles will help as now we have a hairy vulva too.:D:D:D

I know they seem like very small things but I need to celebrate every victory no matter how small.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Hey, hair is no trivial thing! Ask any balding man out there! :D:D Lots to celebrate :D