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Dearest Joan,

I am just now seeing this and I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Gable. We all can see how deeply he was loved and how lucky he was to have you as his Mom.

Please...

Sending huge and loving hugs ♥♥♥

Hi Shelba!

Just wanted to let you know that I have been following your thread about sweet Suni and with the excellent advice you've been getting I don't have anything to add.

My Jax isn't what...

Sending huge loving hugs ♥♥♥

Proper protocol is to have a ACTH stimulation test performed 2 weeks after starting treatment, however, some vets do forgo this 2 week test when the dog is started at a low dose of Trilostane, which...

My boy, Harley, has been gone for 10 years now and for me those "what if's and should of" do come back to haunt me every now and then but not often. Those regrets have now been replaced with very...

From my math calculation (which could be wrong) the Trilostane dose your dog is taking is 60 mg? If so, than it may be a dose that is too high, it is recommended that a starting dose be no higher...

Hi and welcome to you and your sweet girl!

Could you tell us how much your girl weighs? And when was her last ACTH stimulation test to check her cortisol levels? The ravenous appetite that...

For optimal results, blood pressure checks are done when no other tests are going to be performed, one wants their dog to be as calm as possible. When I had my Harley's BP checked, the tech would put...

Has Jet's blood pressure been checked lately? Elevated blood pressure can weaken the blood vessels in the kidneys. This decreases their ability to reabsorb to protein, which flows into the urine.
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The pituitary form of Cushing's is from a tumor on the pituitary gland, usually benign, however a small percentage, around 15%, do grow to be a macroadenoma. The only way to visualize the pituitary...

Thanks so much for the wonderful update!! I'm very happy to hear that Macie is doing so well!!!! You're doing a great job with Ms Macie!!!

Please forget that 2 year life expectancy, Cushing's is a treatable disease and with treatment dogs with Cushing's can have a good quality of life and there is every reason to believe that they can...

I would hold off on performing all tests for Cushing's until the mass on the spleen is removed. One of our Moderators, Leslie, had a precious girl, Squirt, who tested positive for Cushing's because...

The UC:CR test should be 3 morning pooled urine samples taken at home and then refrigerated until the samples can be taken to the vet's office. A sterile urine sample is performed so there is no...

It does take time to heal one's heart after losing your furbaby, please do not ever feel that you have to rush your grieving. We are here to listen and to virtually hold your hand. Come talk to us...

Dog's with Cushing's rarely have an USG of 1.030, they drink gallons of water and pee rivers; Cushdogs have very diluted urine. So, based on everything posted about your precious girl, I really don't...

Dear Julie,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Jackson and my heart goes out to you and your family. Please know we are here for you and truly do understand the pain you are feeling....

Ok, let me get this correct, is her USG result listed as 1.030?

Wow, 18 years old, that's a true testament of your love and devotion, your girls are very lucky to have you as their pet parent!

Was a SDMA test included with the chemistry blood panel? If not,...

Hi and welcome to you and your precious girl!

Diagnostic testing usually isn't recommended unless the dog is displaying strong obvious signs of Cushing's. One reason is because the goal of...

What a wonderful update on Rex!!!!! Thanks so much for coming back and letting us know how well he is doing!! You're doing a great job with your precious boy!

(((Hugs))) ♥♥♥

You're quite welcome! (((HUGS))) ♥♥♥

I highly recommend getting a full ACTH stimulation test performed before any more Vetoryl dose increases are made. The pre-pill cortisol method is most useful in patients whose Cushing's has been...