Confused and Overwhelmed-Diagnosed Anal Sac Carcinoma (Woody has passed)

Oh my gosh, I can't believe they are giving you the run around about the results and then refusing to refer you. :(

Definitely contact someone. They should just print up the results while you are there waiting and give them to you. I wouldn't leave next time without them.

As for an ultrasound, some don't like to do it, but they are required to do so if requested, just like they are required to provide you your test results for Woody.

I agree, there is a problem for Woody and you and it needs to be treated. Did the vet ever give the drops a try for Diabetes insipidus? Can you remind me what Woody's specific gravity on his urine is? DI is usually Very, very dilute, even more so than cushings.

I want to see what those results say too. I am sorry, but I'm not feeling very trusting of Mr. Vet at the moment. :(

I will say, there is 5% of dogs who will test negative on an LDDS and still have cushings, according to Dr. Peterson and others. It is possible. I might be in that group myself, it's only because my dog has no outward symptoms consistent with cushings that I haven't pursued that as a possibility, but it does exist.
The ultrasound might be able to tell you quite a bit. It is up to you and not the vet if you have it or not. Perhaps you have to say, just call and make the appointment, or I'll be in to pick up the consult, however they do it, and just force it.

Hang in there!!! And don't be a stranger!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I,ve had the vet on the phone about 10 mins ago. After much discussion and an apology for his flippant remark of "its just Woody" he will refer us to an IMS at the Glasgow Vet School Yay !!! He said after I hung up the phone on him he went back and looked up all Woody,s notes and the notes the locum had added and realised that something was up and that it had been going on for months and now some more symptoms had appeared. He explained he was really busy (I don't care) and that he hadn't given woodys case the attention it deserved. I,m still looking at alternate vets! He mentioned other illness it could be like DI but his urine isn't diluted enough for that I think last one was 1.008 also spoke of a disease of the thyroid gland cant remember the name, he also finally admitted that he had done all he could for Woody as all tests were negative so it was time to put him to a specialist. So now have to wait for the appointment, only thing is that they will want to probably re do the bloods, and possibly the LDDS test.:o

Oh I can also pick up his results next time I,m in. Thank you everyone for giving me the strength to stand up to my vet.

Good for you.. although I don't condone what the vet did originally at least he has the decency to tell you he's done all he could. Unfortunately, every vet usually wants to re-do the blood work and urine... at least they have in my case and I am now on vet # 6.

If you can get to the bottom of what is going on and get those test results... you are well on your way.

Glad you have had enough of this vet. he didn't give Woody's case the time it deserved??? What kind of crap is that? I would not be happy and would get the referral, along with all Woody's testing and go elsewhere where they have the time to give to his case. I hope you get some resolution as it is very difficult pushing people for answers. I am proud of you that you stood up to this vet, you are a wonderful advocate for your baby. Keep on going, don't stop until you get your answers. I never quit on my girl yet, and I will help her if it kills me. All the money and heartache you have gone thru deserves better treatment than this. We are all behind you so you are not alone. Blessings
Patti

Way to go, Mom! :cool::):cool:

Have had the Vet Hospital on the phone, how quick was that I didn't expect to hear for a couple of days. Woody,s appointment is on Monday 30th September at 1145 hours gulp. She will send me a letter with all the details in the next day or so. Yay could I finally be getting some where god I hope so:)

Can you please try to get the actual numerical results for the diagnostic LDDS as soon as possible? If those results were misinterpreted (and actually were "positive" for Cushing's), you may not need to launch into a whole lot more testing. :o

Marianne

We're so proud of you! Your vet said one absolutely true thing - Woody has not had the medical attention he deserves. It's too bad you had to get tough with him to get to the next step, but unfortunately sometimes that's what it takes, and not everyone is willing or able to do it.

We'll be watching for those LDDS results, which we are all very interested to see, although with your vet's too-busy-to-bother attitude, I have to wonder if the test was performed correctly, so it might be a good idea to have it done again. So many tests are useless if not done correctly that I can understand the specialist's reluctance to rely on tests done by others.

Thank goodness you are at last getting somewhere Tracy, what a relief. Keeping paws and fingers crossed for you here for your specialists appointment and hoping they come up with a diagnosis at last.

Big hugs to Woody too. xx
Freda

I have just read your thread. I'm sorry for all of the hassle you have gone through. I hope you get some answers soon. Welcome to the forums and as you know the folks around here are PAWSOME!
Angela