Re: Introduction- My new doggie has Cushing's :-(
Thank you so much for the additional info, Koffee! I do see a few things that are consistent with Cushing's but many that are not. He could be in the early stages and if so he won't display as many signs yet and the things you are seeing could simply be from the stresses of being in the shelter plus all the changes. Cortisol, the enemy in Cushing's, will rise naturally in response to any stressor, internal or external. The good thing about Cushing's is that it is a very slowly progressing condition typically taking years to do any irreparable damage so it would seem you have time to let him settle in before pursuing any cush testing.
As for the water - do NOT restrict water just in case. Cush pups don't pee a lot because they drink a lot - it is just the opposite. They drink a lot to keep themselves hydrated because they ARE going to pee no matter how much water they get. Restricting water can quickly lead to dehydration and major issues so keep fresh water down at all times.
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Leslie
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