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  1. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Hello Joan and Marianne. Thank you both for being there for me. Marianne, I would like to add Patch's pic #3 in his blue horse coat if you don't mind. Thanks. Not up to adding any new pictures as yet...
  2. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Well, I finally figured it out and added just a few pictures of Patch!!! Wasn't so difficult after all! Now to figure out how to show Patch's pic with my name.... Patch was like a little kid who...
  3. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Your very welcome Joan. If you or Marianne could enlighten me please, I would like to have Patch listed in memory of, but don't know how to add him. I also want to do a picture, and if you recall...
  4. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Thank you so much Joan. I know you are hurting as well. I'm sure you are experiencing the same feelings of loss, as I, this Thanksgiving Day and I send my love to help comfort you. Each day that...
  5. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    My heartfelt thanks to both you and Joan and I'm sooo sad for you both. I'm sooo grateful to everyone for being there for me, as we each travel that unknown road in support, that it seems even our...
  6. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Hello. I just realized I haven’t posted in almost a year and I can’t believe it! So sorry Marianne! You have helped me sooo much! If I've placed this posting in the wrong place, please put it where...
  7. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    Patch’s Vet visit went well for the most part. Had a full blood workup. Thyroid, calcium, salt, creatinine and electrolytes were within normal range. His BUN, TP, GLOB, ALT, ALKP, GGT, and TBIL were...
  8. Sticky: Re: Owner Survey — “Big Canine Cushing’s Project”

    Didn't know about this, but just completed the survey. Posed question about vetoryl and hind leg muscle weakness.
  9. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    A HUGE thanks to both Marianne and you Jennifer (Hello there. My daughter's name also)!! This group has kept me from losing my sanity and such a comfort! Even without this awful covid, I'll take...
  10. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    Your response has given me some comfort Marianne. Thanks. I'll first address the vetoryl history on Patch for you. Patch started Oct. 7th on 15mg once daily for 1 week. Week 2, the dose increased and...
  11. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    Sorry it's taken me a while to post an update on Patch, as I have had way too much going on lately. The good news, Patch's 1st ACTH test showed he is tolerating the vetoryl at 15mg twice daily. Pre...
  12. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    Happy to report, Patch has a new local Cushing's Vet! Patch and I had a positive consult meeting yesterday with this new Vet and I'm impressed. This is a huge weight lifted from my shoulders. She was...
  13. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    Thanks again Marianne! Recently located pheo testing for Patch, but need more information if someone can help me to better understand. I was informed it would be a urine normetanephrine/creatinine...
  14. Re: Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    Hello Marianne. So happy to hear from you! Thanks for responding. Haven't meant to be silent lately, just off the charts busy. It is believed Patch has adrenal Cushing's, not pituitary, I think based...
  15. Finally got a Cushing's diagnosis for Patch

    It’s been an arduous, 3 weeks journey, with repeated trips to Auburn UN small animal clinic. Patch had many tests, including an orthopedic exam, to check for muscle tone, strength, loss or weakness,...
  16. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Update on LDDST inquiry

    Hello y’all. Thanks Marianne for your encouragement. Went for my scheduled meet & greet Monday with the local Vet for inquiry abt. his experience and Cushing’s testing. ...
  17. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    After reviewing my Auburn UN report (Sorry Marianne and y'all, I mistakenly said UN of AL originally) they wanted to rule out pulmonary hypertension (did that, doesn’t have), urine creatinine protein...
  18. 12 AND 24 HR TRILOSTANE DOSING - Canadian Study

    I recently found this study that may be of interest to share on dosage of 12 hr and 24 hrs. It is heavy reading but very educational. Both ways have pros and cons. Hope it’s helpful. If I duplicated...
  19. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    I'm sorry for my delayed respond. Too much going on. First I want to extend my most gracious thank you to both Marianne and Leslie for all your incites and welcoming me! It feels comfortable in...
  20. Re: Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom - Part 2 Continued


    Had a discussion with Dechra Monday, esp. about trilostane and benezapril interaction. (It lowers BP). No info on the Plavix. Vet Tech Services...
  21. Newbie Helicopter Pet Mom needs help/support - 12 yr old American Bulldog Part 1

    Hello everyone, new to the group and thanks for having me! Appreciate how y’all love details, (me too!) so here goes just about everything. Hope it’s not overwhelming TMI.

    I’m retired in my “not...
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