Just to clarify, I took Junior in for his last stim test because he was due. I would have taken him in Nov, but the vet's office couldn't fit me in.
I didn't seek the test because I felt there was something going wrong. I've been very lucky in that since day 3 on vetoryl, Junior has improved and hasn't had any complications.
I monitor him very carefully, and know that cortisol can drop at any time, but the results of his last stim were unexpected.
As Junior weighs 51lbs, splitting the dose of stim agent will probably not be possible for us, which will mean a much higher cost. Many of us struggle with the financials involved in this. I have 4 other dogs and 2 cats to care for as well. I have to spread the money where it will have the most benefit.