Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

[Budsters Mom]

Patty,
Thank you so much for your lovely message. . I like many others, have had precious fur babies cross the rainbow bridge. I want You to know that we are with you and that we understand.

[Trixie]

Buddy is scoring those lizards. Haven't they caught on yet that Buddy is on the prowl and they should watch their step! Did you ever find the one that went under the couch? That lizard better watch it if it's still hanging around.
Hate to hear the allergies are still causing discomfort...is it the time of year with leaf and grass pollen blowing around? Poor Buddy..sounds like it doesn't get him down though.
So great that only the back leg symptom is prominent and all other symptoms are gone. The legs should continue to get better from what I hear. Again..it doesn't sound like it holds him back at all...especially from the hunt!
Barbara

[Budsters Mom]

Yes Barbara, I did catch the lizard. This is not the first, second, or third time, that this is happened! Buddy loves to bring in his prizes to share! I have a system for just such an occurrence. The lizard was released unharmed this time!
It is 97° here today! Buddy has not been able to lizard hunt this afternoon, so he is restless! He usually goes out for a while when I get home from work. I can't let him out in the heat because once he gets a whiff of something, he is not leaving it! He will sit there and stare at a hole under the fence for hours waiting for that little critter to come out! I have to bring him in when he starts to get obsessed, Or he will frantically dig until he tears up his paws. Always the mighty hunter!
I am glad to hear that Trixie is doing so well!
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy

[molly muffin]

Buddy has some serious determination going on! Man, him and Molly would terrorize the neighborhood and certainly the lizard populations! hahahahahaa

He sure is a charmer.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Budsters Mom]

Do Cush dogs run hotter due to raising cortisol levels?
It has been pretty hot the last few days, close to 100 degrees. I realize that those of you who are shoveling snow right now are not too sympathetic! Buddy has had a hard time cooling himself down enough to go to bed. AC is on during the day, so it's not that hot! It cools down in the evening so it's comfortable by bedtime, but he continues to pant heavily. I have been reluctant to buzz him down because his hair doesn't grow back as quickly anymore. It looks like I need to go ahead and do it tomorrow. Buddy only gets his Trilo in the morning and has been doing great. Could he need twice a day dosing? He is due for his ACTH test around the 9th. Due to administering state testing, I won't be able to get it done until about a week or so later, unless it's an emergency, of course. The heat always bothered him, but not usually this much. I am about ready to put him in the pool!!! Buddy has been fine all day until now, which is 10:00 PM. He has been whimpered a few times in the last half hour or so. I gave him a body massage to see if there were any painful areas, he go no indication of any pain. Any thoughts?
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy

[Trish]

Hi Kathy
I wonder if he has an itch he cannot get at, just putting that out there as my boy did this a few times this week. Just laying there, then a whimper. Once I got that under control with bit of antihistamine he has been good. Flynn loves it in the sun too, but he would lay out there sunbathing till his blood boiled or hunt about, latest prey is mice! Eek, least he has not brought them inside!

Stay cool!

[Harley PoMMom]

Do Cush dogs run hotter due to raising cortisol levels?

Yes, I believe, that dog's with Cushing's are prone to "heat flashes" and seek cooler places to lay. I used to have Harley's belly shaved and then I would spritz water on his belly and paws to help him stay cool.

Love and hugs, Lori

[goldengirl88]

Kathy;
I know for a fact they are prone to heat problems, as I have been told by 2 Vets that that can no longer cool the core of their bodies well. If you walk your dog get a cool pack for them to wear. Get a fan ready or air conditioning as my Tipper is already hot and panting and summer has just started. When it doesn't even feel hot to me, and I am really sensitive to it with Lupus, she is hot so don't go by how you feel. When Tipper goes in my closet for storms I will have to put a fan in it as it is really hot and stuffy in there. She does not like the fan, but it is better than her succumbing to heat stroke.. I walk her before 10:am and after 7:00pm and she has to have her harness on with a cooling pack inside. I only take her out in the yard in between to potty, or sit in the shade, but she is scared to stay out most of the time now. Good Luck. Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

How is Buddy this morning. Not sure what the whimper was about, did you ever figure it out. Is he eating, drinking, pooping okay? No vomiting?
I thought that as the cortisol becomes more regulated that they stop the panting as much? High cortisol levels can raise the body temperature. Hopefully one of the others will know more about this.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Budsters Mom]

It is flea season. Is Frontline Plus safe to use for dogs on Trilostane?
I called my vets office and got some vet I didn't know. I was told that it was okay. As you know, my vet's office doesn't have the most updated information concerning the use of Trilostane. So, I've come to the experts once again.

Since Buddy was so uncomfortable last night, I groomed him very short today. Check out the photo I just uploaded to my Album.
Buddy slept through most of his buzz. I did his entire cut except for his back and his head while he was sound asleep. You won't believe it unless you see it for yourself!
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy