Cushings and Hypothyroidism

[Squirt's Mom]

Sorry for the delay in replies! A few years ago I fell and tore my rotator cuff then recently have had several more falls that injured it again. Asa result my computer time is limited for now. PT is helping thankfully and I hope to be back in full swing soon.

I agree with Lori - if you are still seeing the diarrhea and lethargy I would want an ACTH done to check the cortisol. Especially if Cowboy's appetite is waning too.

[MacMajor01]

It's been a while... I distanced myself from the group because I was getting mixed messages between the internet and my vet. I didn't want to be on of those, "But the internet said...." people! I came to post my gofundme link for Cowboy, but I will comment as well, even though I have let some time lapse.

As far as his diarrhea, the vet just kept recommending probiotics. I finally found a good plain yogurt and his stools are looking better. His fatigue is really no (too alarming) different than prior to Vetoryl or any diagnosis. His appetite is too good!

I've had financial troubles from day 1 back in August. As a last resort... no more friends and family to turn to for $... I set up Cowboy's campaign. Admin, I apologize if it is not allowed, and please delete... or tell me and I will delete it if I can!

[labblab]

Welcome back to you and Cowboy! As you’ll see, I did go ahead and remove your link due to forum policy. However, I’m hoping that we can give you some other helpful financial suggestions. The first is a link to a thread on our “Resources” forum that specifically addresses some Cushing’s-related medication and testing cost-saving options. As an example, if your vet will allow it, compounded versions of trilostane are typically much less expensive than brandname Vetoryl. Even if your vet prefers that you stick with Vetoryl, there are reliable internet pharmacies that may be able to offer you more competitive pricing. Monitoring testing options are also discussed on this thread.

https://www.k9cushings.com/forum/sho...096#post211096

Additionally, here’s another thread that lists some possibilities for financial need. I’ll apologize in advance because it’s been a while since we checked all the links, so some of them may be broken. But pay special attention to the “Tipper and Squirt Care for Cushing’s Fund,” because it was directly established by members of our family here, and is dedicated solely to the needs of Cushpups.

https://www.k9cushings.com/forum/sho...with-Vet-bills

Hopefully, some of these suggestions will offer you some support. In the meantime, I’m so glad to hear that Cowboy seems to be holding his own, though! Take care, and best wishes to you both.

Marianne

[MacMajor01]

Marianne,

Thank you for the detailed explanation and resource information! I greatly appreciate it, and totally understand your policy! I was just referred to Tipper and Squirt's page through the moderator/admin of a facebook group!

I think I'm ready to learn more about what's going on with my dog. I was honestly scared away with the reality of cushing's disease and didn't want to know any more than, "he needed the medicine every day". I'm still kinda scared, but I need to be informed for him (Cowboy).

So, thanks to everyone and your support!

Tracy

[labblab]

Tracy, you’re so welcome, and please feel free to come back and talk with us anytime. I really hope you’ll be able to find some ways to cut your treatment expenses. For instance, as I wrote above, even if your vet wants you to stick with brandname Vetoryl, you may be able to shop around for a better price. Prices do change daily among veterinary pharmacies, but when I Googled 120 mg. today, the best I saw was 30 capsules being offered for $100 at petvm.com. If you do get approval to buy online, you’ll definitely want to verify that the internet pharmacy you’re using has been designated as a safe source by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (petvm.com is listed by them as verified). If your vet is uncomfortable about your use of an internet pharmacy, you can share this link with him/her, as well.

https://safe.pharmacy/buy-safely/

Good luck with everything, and as I say, don’t hesitate to give us a holler if there’s anything else we can help with.

Marianne