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  1. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell UPDATED - RIP TINKER

    Tinkerbell passed away on October 15th. I was/am still absolutely devastated. I just haven't been able to face this thread and even now I'm crying but I wanted to update.

    Tinkerbell recovered...
  2. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thank you for responding Marianne and the input.

    She has been on 35mgs for about 6 weeks (so 6 weeks since her last ACTH). She is due for another ACTH. I have been putting that off because it's...
  3. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Just an update....Tinker is now up to 35mgs a day of trilostane. The lowest we have seen her ACTH post number is 11. She is 11lbs.

    We have had another thing happen that I'm wondering if anyone...
  4. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thanks guys!

    I decided to keep it the same. I think I have seen a slight change in her this week. She did much better at agility practice Wednesday night. You could tell she felt better.
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  5. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thanks Sharlene!

    To recap, we did 3 days of 5mgs and then 10 days of 10mgs. I saw no change in symptoms at all. We went ahead and did the ACTH on Friday because of the holiday weekend. Here are...
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    Re: Checking in for May 2016

    Hi! Hugs to you Allison. I'm sorry, those days are tough.
  7. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Good suggestion Renee!

    I finally got brave enough to give Tinker the 2nd 5mg dose with dinner last night. So far she seems to be tolerating it just fine.
  8. Re: My 13 year old doxie - probable Cushings

    Glad he is doing well!
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    Re: New Member - Just Diagnosed 6 Year Old

    I came across your post when I was searching for others with agility dogs...wonder how they did with it after diagnosis. Anyway, found a fellow sheltie owner!

    I wondered if you had considered...
  10. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thanks Shana :)

    Well, day 2 of 5mgs and all seems to be okay. She is pooping more times a day than she normally does but it's normal looking. I started splitting her meals to give her the...
  11. Re: Sadie my 7 1/2 year Weimaraner has been diagnosed with cushings today

    Sending prayers and get well wishes from us too.
  12. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Okay, good, thanks. I printed the pdf to have on hand. I need an app to help me keep up with this stuff. :p

    Yes, she must be using the Dechra guidelines because she specifically said 10-14 days...
  13. Re: My 13 year old doxie - probable Cushings

    I've read this entire thread and have to say that you inspire me! You've done an amazing job advocating for Visuddha. I'm glad to hear that things are leveling out and he is doing better.
  14. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thanks for the support and tips on suppliers Judy. Good point on waiting until after the 30 day mark.

    After reading some more.......we haven't done an ACTH test. Should we have done one before...
  15. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thanks Shana!

    She gave me the option of the 10mg pill once a day but said she preferred the twice daily dosage. I'm having major anxiety over giving it to Tinker so I ended up going with the 5mg...
  16. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Pre 10.2 (1.0-5.0)
    Post1 1.6 (0.0-1.4)
    Post2 4.9 (0.0-1.4)
  17. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    We did the LDDS test yesterday and the vet called a few minutes ago and said she was positive for PD cushings. She is emailing me the actual test results so I'll post those as soon as I get them.
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  18. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    I really appreciate your thoughts Glynda. Everything else with CBC/CMP was perfect except for the ALT and ALKP.

    We received the results from her urine culture and it was normal, no growth.

    The...
  19. Re: new to this..11 YO JRT diagnosed nov 2015... personality changes??

    Welcome! I'm new here too so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. :) But have you checked her thyroid levels?
  20. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thank you for responding Glynda. Yes! This stuff is confusing!

    They had planned on doing both tests the same day and both are about the same price with the bile acid being slightly more. The...
  21. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell UPDATE RIP

    Update:
    We saw the internal medicine vet yesterday and she did the ultrasound. Ultrasound showed one adrenal gland to be a tad enlarged. The liver was a little bit "bright" which she said is...
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    Re: Westie - 12yrs old male - Cushing's

    Hi PWestie, I'm new here too and trying to figure this all out but wanted to welcome you!
  23. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Hi Sharlene, thank you for the welcome.

    The vet didn't mention looking at any other organs, only the bladder.

    The IMS is doing a full ultrasound on Tuesday. I'm also going to request another...
  24. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thank you Lori!

    The vet only took a quick look at the bladder when she did the ultrasound this weekend. At that point, we weren't thinking anything was wrong other than a uti or bladder stones.
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  25. Re: New-3 y/o sheltie-Tinkerbell

    Thank you Judy! I'm doing a lot of reading!

    I thought the antibiotics were odd too. I haven't used this vet very long, so it may be that we end up going elsewhere.....or sticking with the IMS.
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