Calcinosis Cutis and Cushings (Peety has passed)

Sending healing hugs and prayers for Peety, and encouraging hugs for you, keep us posted!

I'm amazed at how they know the moment they get in the car where they are going. Normally, he looks out the window, but today he sat with his head down the entire trip. Not looking up one time. I had my hand on him and talked to him the whole trip. I choked back tears as I told him how much I loved him and that this was a good thing and we were gonna get some answers. Nothing gets me more than to see him unsure and scared. When we arrived I reached to pick him up and I could feel him pull away from me. Boy was I dreading going inside. But once inside he greeted everyone as he always does and was just sweet and happy. What a relief. He weighed in at 4 lbs more than the last visit. He was originally 18, dropped to 14, now back to 18. Happy about that. The tech said only a 2 hour test today. When she started to take him, he turned to look at me then dug his feet in and another pain my heart:( but finally he went somewhat willingly. Seeing the Dr at 10:30 to talk about his skin. So that is where we are up to the moment. Will update later this aft.
Can't wait to pick him up.

Petey just doesn't understand but hopefully one day soon he will be feeling better because of your actions to make the unknown known. It is scary to us parents but you are not alone. We are with you all the way, right by your side. Let us know how today goes!

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Tia would break for the door, used to break my heart, big hug to you.

Hopefully the time will fly and you can make some progress

Thinking of you both

Mel
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Ok, I have my lil guy back. He did really good. Happily he has not had any down time today. Happy to be home and playing and eating good. While I was out I went and picked up some brewers yeast tablets. I use to have him on it but it's been awhile. It's another good way to keep the skin healthy internally.
The Dr. was surprised at his skin, since it has been about a month since he saw him last. He admitted it had never seen anything like it in his 43 years of practice. His best advice is still going to Gainesville to UF to have them see him. I told him about the black skin disease I read about and he agreed it did look more like that than CC. So we are going to see what the results of this test is, then go from there. Probably a couple of days for the results.

Thanks everyone for your support and concern. So nice to have an outlet of caring people to turn to. Big big hugs :)

Pat Peety's #1 fan

Glad the little guy is home and not sulking!

Hope those tests give you the answers you need

Mel
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Awww, he's a good boy and you are a good momma too. :)

I am leaning towards black skin disease over CC based on the pictures you posted. So, maybe UF is the best bet, definitely need to find someone with experience in this.
Lets see what the tests show and then what is next.
Also do some searching on the internet and see if anything you read strikes you as similar to Peety. (just to get ideas)
You're doing awesome. Remember, just like CC is a symptom of something else, so is Black Skin Disease. Just a symptom.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey Pat: Hope you find out what is wrong with Peety's skin. You have helped him so much with what you are doing. He is still a happy boy. Love, JoAnne

I'm nervous waiting for the results of yesterday's test. It was only a 2 hour test. Isn't there an 8 hour test also? I guess depending on the results that would determine if they do further testing. Is that right? Would a 2 hour test be enough to confirm the Cushing's disease? I am preparing to make plans to go to UF after I get the results. My vet thinks they would love to get their hands on Peety. And OMG I would love that also. Reading about the black skin disease pretty much describes exactly what he has. Black, elephant skin. Sounds horrid, huh? It is. That part is down the center of his back and the rest of it is just black spots and balding in some of those areas. It looks like lava from a volcano, you know how it covers everthing in black and years down the road you see lil sprigs of green life. Well, in this mass of elephant skin, I feel little fussies that I think is a good sign. There has to be healthy skin under there to promote new growth. So maybe the follicle hasn't been completely damaged. Then again, it could mean some hair will come in and he will have bald spots all over.

Oh well, gotta stop, I am really depressing myself and I have to go back to work. It's just that I think about him all the time and keep hoping everyday to see something positive. Thank God he feels good. Regardless, I will love him if he never has any hair.

Hugs to everyone.

I am so excited. I think I have found something. Don't know how I found it, you know how you go from one thing to another. Well, I found an amazing product called Manuka Honey. Watched a video from a Prof Molan of Waikato University in Hamilton New Zealand. Apparently the medical properties of Manuka Honey is Anti biotic, Anti-Bacterial, Anti -inflammatory, Stimulates white blood cells provides nutrients directly to the wound. He has been studying Manuka honey for over 25 years. I also found a segment on the Dr Oz show and he was also really excited about it. I found a company that sells it in New Zealand and they sell bandages that can be applied or just the honey to make your own. I sent them an email to get some more information. Has anyone ever heard of it? Maybe I have been living under a rock, but I have never heard of it. My groomer told me she has lupus and when she has flair ups, she uses honey on her skin. She swears by it. I also read that is is good for animals as well. So I can't wait to hear from them. Maybe this is something that will work and will not be toxic. Praying this is a good alternative to traditional treatments :) Anyone know anything about it?

Pat