Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Kathy, you are doing a fantastic job taking care of sweet Buddy, and I am so proud of you. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending huge and loving hugs, Lori

Hey Kathy

Just checking in to see if you are both ok?

Tight hugs for you and big kisses for buddy

Mel
Xxxxx

I picked up Buddy's RX for Prednisone after work today and filled it at Walmart. The neuro-surgeon from the specialty hospital (that did Buddy's neuro consultation) is overseeing Buddy's Trilo/Prednisone trial. I can't afford to go there, but I can definitely pick her very large brain!:D That is the place with the $3000 MRI!:( My vet is implementing her instructions as to protocol and dosage. I will be reporting to my doctor, who will then relay the findings to her. The dosage on the bottle for the 3 week trial is ......
5 mg. tablets. 1/2 tab. Twice a day with food for two weeks
1/2 tab. Once per day with food for one week Evaluate toward the end of the third week and adjust dosage as needed. Monitor closely and report to vet weekly or immediately if there are any questions or concerns.
I am not going to start the trial until Saturday when I can be home.
Hugs,
Kathy

PS Ah Mel, Hugs and kisses to you too!!

Does anyone know about Prednisone as it relates to allergies. I was reading the product information (that nobody reads) that came with Buddy's pills. It stated that Prednisone is used for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, skin conditions, and other conditions determined by you doctor. Since Buddy is starting the Prednisone/ Trilostane trial, does this mean he may not need Benadryl for his allergies while he is on Prednisone. What do you think??

Hugs,
Kathy

When Scarlett was five, before she started on cyclosporine, she took temaril-p, which combines trimeprazine, an antihistamine, with prednisone. Her vet at the time said it was more effective than prednisone alone. When she took cyclosporine, she took benadryl as an antihistamine as trimeprazine is hard to find by itself. If Buddy is very itchy, as Scarlett's atopy made her, I think he might feel better on both prednisone and an antihistamine.

Hi Kathy, nice that you get the benefit of the specialist without having to actually to be a patient. That is very cool of your vet to work with them.
All I know is that I gave my Golden Tasha, prednisone for allergies, most of her life. From the time she was 2 she had very bad allergies. So, it could help. You'd have to see how he does without the benadryl and then add it back in if needed.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Think of prednisone as cortisol because that is what is imitates. So cush dogs with high cortisol have less problems with arthritis, some have skin itching but not all, increased water intake/urination... just be prepared. I have no ideas about allergies. God bless you girl - you are just doing such a great job with all this. Organized as heck and using the resources so well. Proud of you. Kim

well, I'm not sure about dogs but my mother is on prednisone for a severe rash of unknown origin. So in her case it is definitely being used for an allergic reaction.
Buddy may not need the benadryl while on the prednisone but I'm sure your vet would have instructions on that.
I hope the combo of meds does the trick to keep any tremors at bay while still keeping Cushing's in check.
Glad you have the neuro on board without the fees!!

Barbara :)

I'm pretty much a newbie to this Cushings stuff, so I have no advice for you... but I wanted to send healing vibes and hugs to you and Buddy. You are doing such a good job with Buddy, he is a lucky doggie to have you.

Hi Kathy and Budster
Just popping in to say Hi and so pleased to hear of that speedy reply to your email! That's amazing for such an expert to get back to you, warms the heart :):)
Hope your day is going brilliantly! xx