Gabby is a chow-terrier mix. She will be 16 February 1st and weighs 40lbs. She had an ultrasound this week that revealed town enlarged adrenal glands, one quite a bit larger than the other. Her liver levels have been slightly high for about two years but nothing that alarmed her vet. She was put on a liver protectant about 2 months ago to keep the rimadyl she is from harming her liver.
Her vet suspected she had cushings based on the ultrasound (no other real signs other than beggings incessantly for treats, this is a new behavior, only does it with me, not my partner). He then performed the Dex-test which he said pretty much solidifies that she has cushings, based on the cortisol levels.
Since confirming this I have found a cushings specialist to take her to in the Los Angeles area to find out if there are any tumors on her glands or is this is over active gland cushings. I have already ordered cushex drops and the vet wAnts her to start taking trilostane but not sure if I should put her on the trilostane until she sees the specialist and they determine what is causing the cushings.
Should I be doing anything else at this point. I want her to be as happy, healthy and comfortable as possible. She is currently on a balanced raw food diet, eats wells but doesn't overeat, has always been a good water drinker, does not have accidents in the house, and sleeps well.
Thank you for any help. Sorry for the long post, my head is just swimming at this point and I can't stop researching the subject.