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Hello friends. Well, looking at my last post, it has been a little over a year since I was here. What can I say, other than that I needed to get away from cushings. I quit the FB page and stopped...

My pug had similar ACTH results - I went forward with doing an LDDS, which turned out positive and we had our diagnosis.

I'm so sorry Shana. Sometimes I really dread checking threads here, knowing the passing is just part of it.

Please be kind to yourself right now. Grief is a process, not an event. Everyone handles...

Hi there - I am so, so sorry you are dealing with the dreaded CC!

We have had a few people that have prednisone induced cushings symptoms (iatragenic) which included CC. I am going to contradict...

Update from the IMS consultation today.

First - stim test 10/18 - baseline 2.7, post 3.8. Super, super happy with these numbers. This is 5mg BID.

The IMS' name is Dr Ronald Walton. I am so...

Hi everyone, quick update on my girl, since I see my thread got bumped up. I've been crazy busy these last 6 weeks with the tax deadlines hitting me. The final deadline is next Monday, then I'll be...

I find it very frustrating that your vet wanted to start Peggy Sue on lysodren because she felt it would be faster than vetoryl in resolving her symptoms and gaining control, and yet, you've been...

Hi Sharlene, I am sorry I am late, but I wanted you to know that I have been thinking of you and beautiful Molly. I hope you are being kind to yourself right now.

I'm not super active around here, but I wanted you to know I am here too. You are not alone in this Sharlene. We are all here.

I am so very sorry. :( Sail on fast and free Bailey.

When I mean untreated, I mean this was before we began cushings treatment (vetoryl). She had her CC for approx 6-8 weeks before we started treating her cushings. So, it had plenty of time to really...

Hmm, if she's had them under the skin for a month or more, she may never get them very bad. Most active CC lesions are very aggressive. In the beginning it would take a week for the lesions to break...

Hi Margie's mom - yes, Tobey's thread is active, mostly. We just have our slow times. Like right now.

If you are dealing with CC, the good thing is that you have started treatment already, before...

About 2-3 months into treatment my girl blew her entire coat. Lost all of it. I took her to the groomer and she came out bald. It all grew back, very thick and fluffy, like puppy coat.

it has...

I have not used lysodren, so I cannot tell you if your vet is following the proper protocols. I do hope you have prednisone on hand though, just in case.

Both Leslie and Glynda (and Lori?) are...

I've actually found the Iams version, Prostora, to work better for my pugs. Of course, I shudder to think of purchasing anything from Iams or Purina ... but, these probiotics appear to work very well.

Checking in Joan. I can't believe it's been six months. Seems so long, but so short. I hope you are starting to feel better and yesterday wasn't too tough on you.

Sharlene - sending good thoughts and strength. This will pass. Keep your chin up!

Hey, thanks for checking back in with an update on miss Peggy Sue! I think your plan is excellent. I'm anxious, as I am sure you are, to get those ACTH results and move forward.

It really sounds...

The Uria Nitrogen is your BUN. Which is just one point out of range.

The hair growth can be fickle. In fact, don't be surprised if he blows his entire coat - I mean, nearly bald, then gets it back. About 2-3 months into treatment, Tobey lost her entire coat. You could...

I figured I would bump my thread up and give a quick Tobey update.

She's still on her 5mg twice a day. The CC lesions have stagnated. No movement. They aren't better; they aren't worse. They are...

Welcome to another pug family. I have three pugs myself (and run a pug rescue). My girl, Tobey, has had cushings since 2013. We started treatment in December 2013. It's been a bit up and down, since...

So glad you stopped by and updated! And, so very happy the CC has gone away and everything is going well. Good job mom!

I home cooked for a while, and yes, getting all the ingredients & supplements straight can be a challenge. I'm not a huge fan of Dr Becker, but I agree with her statement that the worst commercial...