Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Just nipping into say hello

Hope you are both ok?

Mel
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Marianne,
I cut and pasted your quote and question to my email for Dr. B. I'll let you know if/when I hear anything. If I don't get a response in the next week or so, I will try calling. Thanks or your help once more.
I am hoping I hear something from my vet this week too. Thanks!:)

Hugs,
Kathy

Hi Mel,:)
Yes we're okay! Thanks for checking:);)

Hugs,
Kathy

Yes Marianne you are right.:) The neurosurgeon told me that there was no way to determine 100% the presence of a brain tumor or Macro without imaging tests such as an MRI or CT. That has not changed. I was just hoping that Dr. B. could tell me something that would help. We'll see if he responds.
Hugs,
Kathy

Hey Kathy,
Your questions sound like good ones to me, along with Marianne added in, it has to get Dr. B at least thinking about possibilities. Did you mention the hypoglycemia too? That this is another thing they think Buddy has, what those symptoms were and his response to the sugar? Just so he has a completely clear picture. Oh and tell him how Buddy runs around chasing lizards like there is nothing wrong and just being his happy self, except for you know, when he's not. Just so he can see a complete picture of that activity too.
A mom on a mission is nothing to be messed with!!! Go Mom!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene,
I didn't want to overwhelm Dr. B with too many details, but I think he'll get the gist of it. I'll fill him in on the reactive hypoglycemia in my next email, if I get a response at all. I think I filled him in on just about everything else.

Hugs,
Kathy

LOL Kathy, Okay, no overwhelming the good doctor. :)
I think he will respond though, he seems to have responded to others, so why not. :) I have high hopes anyway.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

After my day at my mothers I am catching up on posts. I love it that Buddy was out doing his thing with the lizards as usual! :) I am glad to hear you have gotten at least a little rest now too. ;)
Was just reading about Dr. Bruyette..he surely sounds like the guy with all the info. Glad someone is trying to find some cures for this lousy disease. I hope you hear back from him. If you can tell anything by someone's photo I would say he looks very kind! Will be interested to hear any response you get.
Barbara

Praying the good vet will help little Buddy, and you will better know how to treat the "Mighty Lizard Hunter".....

I got an answer from Dr. B already. It is cut and pasted below.....

Hi

I do agree that its very suspicious that you are dealing with a large pituitary tumor. You would need a MRI but I dont understand the costs as it should be much less than 3,000.

At this time we dont have any drugs to use that would not involve a clinical trial and that would mean your dog would have to be in LA for the duration of the study (6 months).

I would stay on both trilostane and prednisone. The prednisone really only works to decrease swelling in the brain. It wont have any effect on tumor size but it is helpful none the less.

Dave


David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Director
david.bruyette@vcahospitals.com

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