Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo - Molly has passed

[molly muffin]

Oh I forgot to mention that they did a SDMA test on her. Which is a kidney test, the newer one and can determine kidney deterioration now when it is at 20 - 40% even, it use to be that kidney failure didn't show up till 60% of kidney had failed, so this is good to have a test that can show it sooner. Anyway, Molly's test came back in the normal range, which is another huge relief for us.

[judymaggie]

So glad that SDMA results were good! I will definitely add this to my list of tests for Abbie at the end of the month.

[spdd]

Yay !!!!!!!!

[addy]

Well that is great news for our little miss.

What a journey indeed, Sharlene and you are doing an extraordinary job!

[FemaleK9]

Good news is so nice to hear! I'm happy for you and Molly!

[apollo6]

Ya for Molly and you
Sonja,Apollo,Karma and Ariel

[molly muffin]

I got molly's results back from the last ACTH, and even though we went up 2mg, and it's been 3 weeks since the last test there has been virtually no real change in her numbers.

Since my works is absolutely crazy and I can't get off to go do tests till at least January, we are going to stick with this dosage until I am able to start back in with adjusting dose. This was discussed with her current internist. We dont' want to make any changes during a time when I can't be doing tests regularly. So, we'll resume early next year.

Her adrenal glands sure are stubborn!

06 Nov, 2015 - 21mg trilostane
ACTH
pre 53 = 1.9ug
post 273 = 9.8ug

14 Oct, 2015 on 19mg trilostane
ACTH
pre 60nmol = 2.1ug
post 270nmol = 9.7ug

So, ACTH:

09/23/2015 on 15mg trilostane
Pre 52 = 1.88 ug
Post 406 = 14.7ug

07/16/2015
Pre 34 nmol = 1.23 ug
Post 221nmol = 8.01ug

05/21/2015
Pre 29 = 1.05 ug
post 243 = 8.8 ug

05/07/2015
Pre 44
Post 103

[Budsters Mom]

Try pilling Rosie! Now that's STUBBORN!!! Wiry little minx!!!

Yes Sharlene, I totally agree. I wouldn't want to be increasing any dosages when I wouldn't be available to monitor closely and test either. No point in taking any chances. Even though you haven't seen the numbers you'd like to see, Molly remain stable.

Her adrenal glands sure are stubborn!

[addy]

Sorry work is do crazy for you, that makes it hard. How is Molly feeling? How is her hair, coat, any other Cushing symptoms of concern?

It sure can get frustrating so Big hugs (())

[Harley PoMMom]

Oh phooey, sorry about Molly's numbers, them darn adrenals!!

Love and hugs, Lori