Yeah, his baseline for last test was 67 (2.4)
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Yeah, his baseline for last test was 67 (2.4)
That is a good baseline
Sharlene and molly muffin
Great number for your baby!!
Cairo wasn't himself so off to the vet we went. Poor soul has an awful sore ear and we never noticed :( His ear wasn't red or anything - the infection was deep down it.
He's feeling a bit better I think but he seems to be really anxious out on walks - he's panting something terrible and is really clingy - he's very clingy in the house as well.
He's not due for a blood test till the end of May but I'm wondering if we should get it done sooner just to check?
Is he on an antibiotic for the ear infection? If so, could you tell us what it is?
He's got Aurizon drops for his ear infection - he got his first dose Tuesday last week.
Just so you know - the Aurizon contains Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, similar to Prednisone which can cause Cushing's signs to become stronger. Here is a link about the ear drops -
http://www.drugs.com/vet/aurizon-can.html
Ahh, could that explain why he seems a bit off this week? It's awful not knowing if he's feeling poorly or not - wish I spoke dog! :(
If it were me I would not be using this because it will make him have more Cushing's symptoms like Leslie said. I have read many time that oxygenated olive oil is good for fungus, ear aches etc. You can get it online. You must be sure the eardrum in fully intact before medicating with anything, just so you know in case this happens again. Blessings
Patti
He was meant to have them for a week so tonight would be his last application. It never dawned on me about the steroids in the drops - I guess I never thought that drops in the ear could affect his Cushings.
Poor lad - if it's not one thing, it's another.
He hasn't been eating much but we assumed it was because he was feeling icky with the sore ear.
I'm thinking we should maybe get his bloods checked? Can it be done even though he's been on the Aurizon?