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Misfits4Me

Aug 27, 2011

To: GracieMaesMom

Hello & welcome....I'm listening.....I will be sending you a PM...You will get an email notification & a link to find it....Or, you can go to your personal page & click messages to find it.....This thread is already too long, & I don't want to add to it.....Karla

P.S. Happy Birthday :)

lapuppet583

Sep 03, 2011

To: All Pup Owners....being there in the end...

The father of my Yorkie poo was a standard poodle, he also belonged to my mother in law. Rocky was plagued with different illnesses throughout his life. Cysts and tumors were always on the menu, my Yorkie poo Puppet suffers from this as well and soon will follow her dad. My mother in law has Alzheimer's and moved in with us last October. For all vet visits I took Rocky. My mother in law spared no expense she did all to save Rocky no one could save him when he got brain cancer, I am a dog lover and have 4 dogs, 2 cairns 1 Yorkie poo and 1 German shepherd. In my 48 years I've had countless pets, with rocky though being my favorites father, I requested to be there when he was put down, I didn't want him to be alone the vet informed me that the first shot sedates the dog, then the second stops the heart and he will be gone. I thought to myself "oh good at least it will be fast thank God". I was so wrong! The sedation shot made rocky s eyes spin and his gait was outrageous I cannot begin to describe it. I picked him up and his head began going left to right like rapid fire, I tried to stop him from doing it but he just went faster. I talked to him about the first time I met him told him if it weren't for him i would've never my future husband, i talked to him about all the silly outfits 'ma' used to buy for him, i repeated the story on how he took Zoe's ( my sisters Yorkie ) innocence and how we all caught hell from 'ma' because we shouldve been baby sitting him not getting him laid as it were. The vet came in somewhere in the middle of the story and had been listening, by this time Rocky was still breathing shallow and his tongue peaked out from his mouth. " I am so sorry I didn't see you there" I said to the vet "no Dia it's fine I didn't want to intrude" she was crying unashamed she then said " I am going to administer this medication, it will be fast" I held rocky close to my heart and said "hey boy, this story is the last I will tell you, take it with you, can you feel my love? can you feel that I am being merciful, do you understand that?" His eyes opened when the needle went in, and he looked up at me "God please take this pain from him, take this pain from me, Father God I am showing mercy" Rocky lifted his head looked me in the eye and I vow his eyes said "thank you, thank you for knowing I was in agony, thank you for the mercy you showed me, thank you for loving me and most of all thank you for holding me all the way" with that he licked my hand drew a huge sigh and was gone. I held rocky for two hours, the vet her techs, all her employees let me sit with his body on my lap, I cried the whole time kept reliving how horrible that first shot was. When they say 'put down' we think it is fast and painless, it is not, not even close. I thanked God my mother in law would never know, and she actually forgot about Rocky as soon as I left. When I got home, I was dazed, I was disoriented, in shock in sadness, I could find no solace, no comfort, driven to my knees I sat there and screamed silently. I left my home seeing all of Rocky's toys and food dishes was too much, in the car was the blanket I took him to the vet with, I drove to the church's parking lot called my husband, even though he has no idea to this day what I was saying, he listened kept saying "i am sorry you were there alone". I hung up the phone stepped out of my car and said " Lord your word promises us that we are given trials and tribulations and when we cant take anymore you promised to step in, Father please take this from me". The Lord is good, in his infinite mercy and goodness, I felt comforted. I have Rocky's ashes they sit on my night table every night I say good night to him every morning I do the same. And every time I question myself if I did the right thing, the Lord whispers "you showed him mercy" Please, if you insist on being there with your pet 1-be very strong 2-be prepared to feel a pain so great there is no name for it and 3-Make sure you ask God to be there sitting next to you, you're going to need him and He is right there before you say "Dear God............"

Justine1121

Sep 03, 2011

I just found out that my 15 year old cocker spaniel, Burgundy, has Cushing's today, It's been a very long hard day. She has been sleeping a lot and now, after reading some stories, I noticed that she does drink/void a lot also. I contributed a lot of her problems to "old age", like her hair loss, weight gain and hearing loss. She seems to be getting around fine, just a little slower then what she usually did. Treatment is something that I can't afford and at her age it doesn't seem like the right thing to do for her. How does a person stop thinking about themselves and start thinking about what is right for their pets? I love her SO much and every time the thought of having to put her to sleep my heart just breaks and I cry for hours. I don't want her to suffer but how do I know when it's time to let go?

ccmk

Sep 13, 2011

To: LK07

I know it has been a few years since you lost your dog to Trilo but my story is the same and that is why a year after I had to put my beauiful Millie down I am here on this site trying to find comfort. I too had to put my Millie down after being on Trilo for about 2 weeks. She was 11 and would have been far better off if I had not put her through the Cushings test, which I honestly think caused the disease to progress even more rapidly and the Trilo just made everything worse. I often wonder if I had just stopped giving it to her would she still be here. I just feel I took Millie's life away. There is no sense going into the details now, she is gone, but I just wanted you to know I can completely relate to your story and emotions. Everyone says time will heal but this one goes deep, a combination of guilt and despair.

lindapalm

Sep 14, 2011

To: ccmk

I agree with you 100%, I also think the testing makes the dog worse. I didn't think ours was going to live through the night after her first test. I also think the Trilostane did nothing to help our dog, other than helping her to stop peeing a little. If I had to do it again, I would try the Lysodren, or nothing at all. I've read of people that have had good luck with Trilostane, though, so I guess you just have to try it and see what happens.

ccmk

Sep 14, 2011

To: lindapalm

The thing that is so frustrating for me is that I read and read before I decided to try the Trilostane. I now think the success stories I read involved earlier diagnosis of the disease but somehow I must have missed that. I truly believe in an older dog it is a real hit or miss and again, with hindsight, I would have rather just let the disease progress naturally and make the call when I knew her quality of life had dimished. What I struggle with is the rapid decline once she went on the Trilostane. I know the end result would have been the same but by putting her through the testing then the Trilostane her life was shortened. I think when an older dog ( Millie, a golden, was almost 12) is showing symptons similar to Cushings I would think long and hard before I put them through any testing or onto meds. I would definitely get second opinions and all the facts. My vet was good and I think he was hoping this would help but it wasn't worth taking the risk. I really think she would have been happier if we had just let nature take its course. Either way, this is just a horrible disease to watch your dog go through and when the time is near, it is best to make the call sooner than later. I know, I looked into her beautiful eyes that still had life in them the day I knew her quality of life was gone. Thank you for sharing your comments though, It helped.

tobysmomforever

Sep 23, 2011

To: All Dog Lovers

Hi everyone,
I stumbled onto this site while looking for pain meds for my beautiful, lovable
dog Toby. He was diagnosed with Cushings disease by me after taking him to 3 vets who were all clueless. I typed in all of his symptoms on a google search, and up popped Cushings disease. This was a year ago. I took him back to my regular vet, and insisted on a test for Cushings, and sure enough, he had it. I began treatmet with vetoryl a the lowest dosage (10 mg's) and worked up (while doing blood work to assess levels) to the current dosage of 30 mg's 2x per day. Before he meds, he could not get enough water or food, he was leaking urine, and his hind legs were very weak. Also, he had the "pot bellied" appearance. Now, one year later, he is starting to decline again, even with med's, but the vetoryl extended his life by over a year. Just before he was diagnosed, my husband's income was cut in half, so it has been a tremendous sacrifice, but I would do it gain in a heartbeat. Toby is the most loving, most faithful dog I've ever had, and I've had many. He worships the ground I walk on, and I'm mourning him already, and he hasn't even left me yet. I even started a small home based business called Forever Close To Me foreverclosetome.com in his honor, and to memorialize him, and so that other pet lovers can do the same.
I read a post on here that talked about the horrors of putting their dog down. Please, if someone out there has had a peaceful experience with that, let me know. I cry a lot about the fact that I'll be facing this very soon.
Thanks so much.

NickiPenaluna

Sep 24, 2011

To: Tobysmumforever

I had to heve my old Dobermann put to sleep last week. It was done at home with me and his canine companion of many years with him. The vet gave him a gentle anasthetic in his hind leg - which he was not even aware of. He then left him asleep gently while I held him and spoke to him. then very gently he gave him the lethal shot. Very gentle very peaceful all the time everyone talking to him, even the vet.

Don't be afraid. It is the last kind thing you do for your furbaby.

I am going to have to face it again soon with the other Dobermann as reading on this site I believe she probably has Cushings.
I am very very sad about it so soon after the other one, but it is something we all have to face when we take on that love and trust of an animal

Cyndee122

Oct 02, 2011

To: Canine Cushings

My Bichon, Lizzie, will be 11 in Dec. She was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with Cushings. I searched all of her symptoms online and pushed for over a year to have the tests done. We had gone through any other test there was to rule things out. As a result of the Cushings she developed diabetes, and I now give her insulin injections. She did not tolerate the Cushings medicine well at all, so my choice was to take her off of it completely and just continue the diabetes treatment. I would rather her have more quality of life than to be sick everyday from the meds. One thing she has not stopped, is urinating on my carpet. She does seem to be losing some hair and her eyesight, she barks at everything and NOTHING. She is my baby but I am really at my wits end about the urinating. I clean the carpet almost every 3 days with a carpet cleaner and figure it's ruined at this point, I'll replace when Lizzie's gone. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on the continued urination??? I trained her as a puppy to ring bells to go out and she continues to ring them to go out and poop, but doesn't seem to bother when urinating. Sometimes it's 2 or 3 times a day on the carpet.
Thanks Cyndee.

lindapalm

Oct 02, 2011

I don't think they have any control at all when they have Cushings, our dog was completely housebroken, but would practically pee when walking to the door to get out. We put a baby gate up when we weren't home so she could only go on the linoleum/tile, and when we were home and she was in the living room, we would take her out every half hour, or keep her confined in the kitchen and bathroom. Good Luck.

samim13

Oct 05, 2011

To: Cyndee122

My 16 year old poodle was diagnosed with Cushings because she was urinating everywhere. I chose not to medicate because of her age, but instead we just use doggie diapers. It seems silly but it will save you alot of time and money.

jemster

Oct 11, 2011

After several visits to vets my maggie was finally diagnosed with Cushings when she was 9/12. We was put on trilostane and after many test we finally got her med schedule set she was good for a year after that we had to change it up due to her becoming dehydrated so I had to give an IV for a week due to loss stools. Once we were set, we got her on another schedule and it came back good. Last week, Maggie was not eating and her stools were lose again. She spent 3 days in the vets and Maggie had a enlarged liver she looked better and she was eating for the vet. Vet told me to give her these vitamins for her liver and baby aspirin for her arthritis. When I got home it all changed in day she wouldn't get up and wouldn't eat again called vet and she said give a little food at a time got her to eat a couple times but not much. 5 days later went back for her ACTH and she ate the next 2 days at least one meal Then she wouldn't drink and eat so I started to give her pedalite to keep her hydrated. The next day I was going to take her back to vet, but she did not make it she died that morning with me in bed. She was 11 years old.
She was my best friend and I am lost with out her but through it all I was a good mommy cause I always had her in diapers due to her peeing alot and would always be home for her to take her out since she really didn't walk much to losing muscles tone. Yes, I picked her up and took her outside always. When she had a accident I didn't care. She had so much love. I am happy that I got a few more years with Maggie and everything I did I will definitely do again cause she was my child and I wouldn't change anything.

lindapalm

Oct 11, 2011

To: jemster

Maggie was a very lucky girl, you gave her a better life than a lot of humans have, but I'm sure she gave you just as much back. Take Care.

jessica228

Oct 14, 2011

To: cushings in Dogs

My chichuahua is about 15 years old, he is diabetic and has the cushings disease, cushings has a lot to do with Diabetic, so check your dog for that. I give him insulin twice a day, he got stock with 5 units (it's very little amount), and they had to monitor him to see the amount of lysodren he needs to get, because if you give him the wrong amount, it can die of a har attack. It's been 3 years since both illnesses, but he is getting older, he got better from those illnesses but nothing can stop age and I really don't want to think a bout my Pablito going away. He is my life and I will do whatever to get him the right medications. He's a happy dog, he's not suffering at all. he has just slowed down a lot. Diabetes and cushings usually go together, your dog can have a healthy life if treated, otherwise, don't get a dog, eventually they get old and we have the responsibility to take care of them until the end, and not to put them asleep, that's the easiest thing to do. Good Luck.

katelus

Oct 16, 2011

my dog was misdiagnosed for 6 months before I switched vets and he was tested for Cushings. It was confirmed. As well, the undiagnosed cushings triggered diabetes. I give my dog insulin 2 x day as well as his trillostane. If your dog continues to have a lot of accidents in the house, please ask your vet to check his glucose levels.

katelus

Oct 16, 2011

thank you for bringing up the subject of diabetes. no one had mentioned it before and a lot of symptoms ie. the excessive urinating and accidents in the house were exactly what happened with my dog and it was due to the diabetes, which as I mention below, was triggered by the undiagnosed cushings.

lindapalm

Oct 16, 2011

To: jessica228

Believe me, putting your dog to sleep is NOT the easiest thing you can do.

ceemarie1

Nov 07, 2011

To: April2

My shih zhu has cushings disease. He has a swollen abdomen, swollen eyes: causing some blindness, he cant hear, and he has shortness of breathe. He is 15 years old. at this point he is too old to help, we can only make him feel as comfortable as possible at home until the day comes that he stops eating and needs to be put to sleep indefinitely :[ my poor ewok baby. it would cost too much money to help him especially since he is so old. hope this helps and your baby feels better. it is a tough thing to see; especially since he is my first doggie. good luch and keep your pup as comfortable as possible!

GailnSnickers

Nov 08, 2011

We just had to put our sweet pup down yesterday as a result of comploications from Cushings Disease. A terrible day for my family. Our eyes are all still swollen and puffy from crying. Just a heartbreaking thing to experience. We miss Snickers so much. The house is not the same. So empty.

Ashredstar

Nov 08, 2011

To: Deb0218

What happened in the end.
Goin through it now and dont know what to do, do I take that last drive to the vet ,, I realy dont want to but its not about me .

welshchick1972

Nov 11, 2011

Just lost my scottie to cushings,it all started nearly 2 weeks ago when i noticed his drinking was getting worse,nd then when i had his hair cut i noticed a pot belly,he was eating fine at this point.Took him to the vets in which they checked him over nd said he had fluid built up in his abdomen,they then took bloods nd sent them away the nxt day they got in touch to say it could be cushings or his liver failing,nd asked me to take him bk for the cushings test which i did.The nxt day the results were cushings disease,(joc was nearly 13 yrs old).So was asked to go down nd get him weighed nd pick some tabs up as i did,gave his first tab quite easy as he was still managing to eat ok,but the nxt day his eating was slowed down so struggled to get him to take it but did manage in the end,it was 3 days of taking tabs nd now he is struggling for air nd wobbling about.At 1 o clock on the 11/11/11 joc lost his fight in my arms im glad,im missing him soooo much,he was my beautiful boy nd im still expecting him to walk into the room,R.I.P my joc xx

lindapalm

Nov 12, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. Cushings is a terrible disease, and it is so hard to see our friends suffer from it. Your dog didn't suffer long, which was good, plus he died in your arms on his own at home, which is the best way, and doesn't happen very often. We used to have a Scottie, and they definately are feisty, stubborn little dogs, very full of energy. Take Care.

neeners44

Nov 24, 2011

My love Twinkle is in the process of tests to determine whether or not she has cushings. cant afford the acth stim test yet but bloodwork, xrays and an ultrasound have all been pointing towards cushings. she is a 14 yr old black lab mix, rescued from a garbage dump as a puppy. shes been peeing in the house a bunch, panting alot, hesitating with the stairs, drinking a bunch. i dont think shes in "pain" as she hasnt been clingy, but shes definitely not comfortable. i guess my question is if this is cushings and we dont go the medication route... what can i expect and how long is the progression of this disease if it goes untreated? my heart is breaking to see her uncomfortable but the last thing i want to do is take extreme measures prematurely. any thoughts?

lindapalm

Nov 24, 2011

I really don't know what happens if you don't medicate, I would ask your vet if and when she is diagnosed. I wish you luck, its really hard to watch them go through it.

may199

Nov 30, 2011

To: nayone whom might be able to help

my lasa alphso is 7 years old he just stopped walking yesterday we had walked earlier in the day before i went to work but later on that evening after i got off work to go on our evening walk he just would not budge and hes been this way all night still in the same spot can anyone tell me if this has happened to thier pet and if so what was the outcome thank you!!! mary, i love my dog maybe a litlle to much but i cant help it i love animals.

Misfits4Me

Nov 30, 2011

To: may199

Hello & Welcome...It would be impossible for us to diagnose your dog on an Online forum.....There are just too many things that could be causing this behavior.....Only a Vet will be able to determine whats happening.......

Your dog needs to see his Vet ASAP....Please do not wait any longer......He needs help quickly.....Let us know what you find out & Good luck.....Karla

kristenc715

Dec 08, 2011

Reading all these entries just made me cry! My 12 year old german shepherd was just diagnosed with Cushings :( My vet suggested not to go down the med route because of her age and already on meds for pain. I have been reading about Vetoryl and it sounds like the side effects are minimal. The cost appears to have gone down and fairly reasonable on Foster & Smith site. What should I do? Has anyone else used this med on and older dog?

Guin1213

Dec 11, 2011

Trilostane in US/Vetoryl in UK

Our twelve year old dog began showing the classic signs of Cushings in the summer of 2011 although she has been losing her vision longer than that. She wouldn't eat and began drinking much more water than usual, began losing body fat and hair, showing weakness in her back legs, losing her fondness for "walkies" and began that awful, scary panting.  We had been away for a week and picked her from boarding and were shocked by he change in her appearance.  Later we learned stress makes Cushing's worse.

We took her to the vet who gave her a blood panel.  Her liver tests were through the roof.  We repeated the tests two weeks later after a low fat, high carb diet and the numbers were worse.  She had an ultrasound and the radiologist said it was Cushings with severe Cushing's caused liver involvement and a biopsy and further tests confirmed this diagnosis.  We started her on Trilostane after about a month of wasting time and money on more tests to prove that she had Cushings.  She's been on it for nearly four weeks and we are very happy with the results although the first week on it she was very low until she adjusted to it.

She still is finicky about food but we improvise (Thai chicken, veg, and rice does the trick).  She has more energy, can go for walks again, is not drinking as much water and not panting as much.

The key with Trilostane seems to be to have it compounded at a pharmacy.  It is costing us $70 a month this way instead of $200 a month from the vet but it can be purchased for around $100 a month online. It is also very important to begin with a low dose and keep a supply of prednisone handy in case of overdose.  1 mg per kilogram of weight daily but divided into two daily doses is best.  ACTH testing plus electrolytes is necessary after 14 days to make sure you aren't giving too high a dose which can affect potassium levels.  If okay, retest again in about 3 months or when anything changes.

Don't let your dog suffer.  Cushings is incurable but it is treatable.

KateTia

Dec 21, 2011

To: KateTia

My best friend Tia a 7 year old Black lab was just diagnosed with Cushing’s.  I thought it was the end of the world for us.  I have come to realize she has had this syndrome for well over a year.  How wonderful, she will be we me tomorrow.  I’ve always wanted to give her a chair at the table so we can eat together, yes maybe tomorrow.  She can be so funny at times; sitting at the table will be pretty funny.  She is silly, a few days ago I was exercising while on my back, my friend laughed and said “look Tia is copying you”.  Tia was on her back kicking her legs also.  She is GREAT!
So the horrible Cushing’s or things that have happened. April 2010 she has a bump on her elbow and her elbows don’t have hair.  Nov 2010, she broke 2 teeth on a hard dog bone.  April 2010 she eat Trident gum, do you know that can kill a dog, please read about that.   August 2011, a extremely fast growing soft lump grow on her neck.  With in 24 hours it was under her neck and mouth.  It was Ecoli and Pasturela both contagious bacteria’s.  I have no idea how my house dog got that, but a weak immune system probably has something to do with it.  Tia has peed the bed and floor a few times.  Early September, she had no urine infection but I took and take the water away 1 ½ hours before bed.  Later September 2011, the vet discovered she has Hypothyroid.  She is on meds for that.  October, she has a skin infection.  Won’t go away, tested it, it is staph.  Mostly looked scaly and one part was pustuly.  Weeks of pills and benzol peroxide shampoo, it won’t go away.  I told my vet again about the high quantity drinking.  He test for Cushing’s…. Here we are.  Her Liver is bad also.  Well that explains a lot.  That explains why my Black dog has some reddish tints to her hair for over a year.  It wasn’t growing; it was bleaching from the sun.  In Ohio no beach involved.  That’s way her shaved neck from August has not grown yet.
I just discovered this sight, thank you for reading my note.  Good luck to everyone.  Very hard stuff to deal with.  Tai and I wish you all love, peace and strength.  Please send me any extra you can spare.

lindapalm

Dec 22, 2011

Tai sounds like she has been through a lot, and so have you. She must be a strong girl, and really enjoys life. I'm glad to see you will have another Xmas to enjoy her.

Luckysmom43

Dec 23, 2011

To: B-bunch

Cushings can be hard to figure out, and it is not treated unless the dog is symptomatic. When I took my dog in to be checked for a skin sore, the picture became clearer. Earlier this year I had my 14 yo male Dalmatian tested for diabetes due to noticing all the extra drinking, peeing plus eating more while appearing to lose weight. At first I kind of kicked myself for not being more persistent in figuring this out, but if you think about it many Cushings symptoms look like just aging. I realize also I had not discussed all the symptoms (panting, loss of hair on belly, etc.) because I wasn't aware they could be connected to the excessive peeing.

I am planning to treat and am in the middle of figuring out the options with the vet.

Be cautious about judgements of whether to treat, euthanize or whatever. Even aspects of "quality of life" are somewhat subjective. A life you or I may not understand as being worth continuing can to the owner and the pet be worth it. I don't believe anyone wants their animal to suffer and I think the process of supporting an aging pet is a very individual one.

dudleymom

Dec 24, 2011

To: B-bunch

I just found out yesterday that my dog, 9 year old Shih Tzu has Cushings. My husband and I are hesitant to treat her due to the side effects of the drugs. He is really doing pretty well right now, except for his susceptibility to ear infections due to his compromised immune system. He is already on Metocam for pain due to arthritis in his back. I just want him to be happy but want to be a responsible pet owner. Don't know if I want to put him through the agony of the testing, drug side effects or just leave him. Has anyone just left it for a while until symptoms got worse and then tried the medication route? He is just so happy right now. He has a hard time with his back legs sometimes but still goes eagerly for his daily walk, although now he jsut kind of strolls and sniffs. We carry him up and down stairs and have built him a ramp in the backyard to get off the deck easier. His tail is always wagging and he seems content and happy. I guess I just want someone to help me with the decision - treat or not treat

vongryph

Dec 29, 2011

To: Any owners had the surgery on their dogs?

Hi - I live in Canada - my 5 year old mixed breed Gryphon was diagnosed in July with Cushings .... I took him in for a runny nose but the vet noticed the hair loss (I thought it was because he had been groomed too close to his skin - he has a double coat and was told the grooming damaged his hair follicles) but the vet wanted to test. He was panting more than usual - but other than that - no symptoms. He tested positive - however I've heard that they can test positive and not have Cushings. He hasn't progressed anymore - but I'd like to have the scan done to see if there is a tumor and if it can be operated on - rather than subject him to th meds and regular testing (he HATES going to the vet) ... anyone had the scan done or operation? How much was it? What was result?

neeners44

Jan 09, 2012

has anyone dealt with cushings in an old dog and not gone the treatment route? what could I expect? should i get her on pain meds? she has uncomfortable moments and i feel awful and am not sure what i should do when they happen (heavy panting, eating alot, drinking alot, peeing alot, getting in my face trying to tell me whats wrong). this is hard...

TwoBitsMom

Jan 09, 2012

There is currently another post about Cushings...You should be able to find it.
It is simply called...Cushings it is posted by a person called GB5683 Find it, and check it out.
It talks about a website called 2ndchance...I hope this helps...
Connie

Jan383

Jan 15, 2012

To: meaganthirteen

So glad you posted this info. Our poodle Chloe has the same problem. Her quality of life has gone downhill rapidly. She now has anorexia and will not eat or drink. Our dilema is do we put her to sleep now or wait to see if there is any improvement. A decision no one wants to make.

Jan383

Jan 15, 2012

To: lindapalm

lindapalm

Jan 15, 2012

Its very hard to watch your dog go through all the symptoms involved with Cushings. I wish you luck.

maureen262

Jan 23, 2012

To: brandy998

I am sorry to hear your corgi has that horrible decease I just lost my springer to that and I wish I had put her to sleep she was in so much pain before she died she was sick all day drunk a lot more water she started crying about 9 30 took her down to the vet she got a pain killer this was meant to help the pain and help her sleep we brought her home she started crying louder and I never could put a dog through that again she was in pure agony before her last breath at 12.25 am the vet did ask us do you want me to put her to sleep but we could'nt bear that she caught Jaundies 4 months before that we thought she was on the mend like you I could not afoard to get her tested for that and the vet said keep a eye for her and bring her back at xmas time and Ill do the test she never made it till then I did not relise how bad this might be cushings decease ! cant spell it Ihope your dog gets over this but if their is any dout I feel for you it is a terrible blow when your pet companion is ill or dies I am broken heart'ed it will take me a long time to forget how she went I feel so so bad that maybe I was selfish as I did not want to let her go ..

RogueRiver

Jan 23, 2012

To: dudleymom

My 13 year old red poodle was diagnosed with Cushings last month, and rather than put him through all the test and meds with serious side effects, I chose to treat him with homeopathics. To date, he's still drinking a lot of water, but not as much, his coat is beginning to fill out, he is a little more peppy and flexible. It's been six weeks of natural meds to shrink the tumor, natural meds for the eyesight (don't know if that's working yet), homeopathic spray, and another dietary supplement that goes in his water. He's stabalizing, and showing improvement. We're a ways away from clearing all symptoms, but I'm gratified his meds are natural and seem to be working for him and with no side effects except improvements.

RogueRiver

Jan 24, 2012

To: All whose dog has Cushings

Highly recommend that you find a Vet that uses homeopathic remedies and dietary supplements to cure your little ones of Cushings. Takes about six months for them to recover. It's doable. The sooner the better. No side effects.

Sueb2012

Jan 25, 2012

To: Cyndee122

I use puppy pads for my dogs- works well

Marley11

Jan 25, 2012

Our Bichon, Marley, had Cushings for the last 8 years of her 14 year life. She passed away early Dec. I have a months supply of Trilostane (30 MG) that I would like to give to someone who needs them. I hate to just throw them away when someone could use them. Please email me at deblevin@aolcom.

lindapalm

Jan 25, 2012

You did an amazing job of keeping your dog going for 8 years with Cushings, how long was she on the Trilostane?

jordan114

Jan 26, 2012

Hello, Everyone!

My name is Jordan. When I was 12 my mom bought me a Pomeranian. Sweet as pie! When she was 7 she was diagnosed with Cushing's. That was a hard day for me. I knew nothing about it! I bought some medicine and now she is 11! She lasted 4 yrs! I have heard stories that dogs dont last long. Her medicine that I had been giving her all of a sudden quit working so we up the dosage. The new medicine has been working but not all of it. She has been on it for a month and a half. And now she is getting worst by the day! I never thought I had to go through this. I dont want her to be in pain but I dont want to put down my best friend! This *****!

lindapalm

Jan 26, 2012

To: Jordan114

Hi, Jordan. I agree with you, when your dog has Cushings, it really *****. Its so hard to watch them suffer, and you keep hoping tomorrow will be better. You sound like you've done a very good job of keeping her going for four years, thats pretty long. What are her new symptoms, and what does your vet say?

reddawg2801

Jan 27, 2012

To: neeners44

Try Cushex drops from Native Remedies. naturalpatic route. This has done wonders for my 15 year Old **** zu. No Steroids those will kill your baby. Hope this works as well for you as for me

reddawg2801

Rescue5

Jan 28, 2012

To: GracieMaesMom

I have a 12 year old Maltese, who I rescued, that ha,s soooo many problems.  After years of research and vet bills I found that you need to avoid foods and treats with corn, wheat, by-meal products, soy, in them.  Also add omega fish oil to her food; you can buy an inexpensive bottle in the pet section of wal-mart.
My Maltese improved greatly with the limited ingredients in "Blue".  If you can afford it, Maltese eat so little, I would try changing the food -- gradually to avoid upset.  A homecooked diet is great, but time and money limit this option.
Unfortunately, some vets do not really care about the longevity of the dog and really do not seek the best long term solution.  Because of this, the result to my Maltese from years of steriod use and being hit by a car before I saved him, has resulted in really bad arthritis.  So now we use the "Blue" for senior dogs.
Just a note, I do not work or have any stake in Blue and I know there are similar other foods you can buy. The main thing is just to keep the "meal, by-meal products, corn, wheat, and soy," away from your dog and she will improve.  My dog takes 25 mg of Atarax 2 times a day also, which helps greatly with the itching.  I also have to keep the hair on his feet cut short and wash his paws daily -- as he is alergic (allergic) to fresh green grass -- if I don't he will bite his feet until they bleed.
Many Maltese have yeast infections, so giving baths with "Malaseb
Shampoo" or "Vet Solutions" shampoo 2 or 3 times a week (quality of the shampoo really makes a different" helps, too.

Maltese are such sweet loving dogs; I wish you the best.

Good luck

RogueRiver

Jan 29, 2012

To: All affected w/Cushings

Happy to report my 13 year old poodle is recovering nicely from Cushings.
We went the natural health route for him. No drugs. Used only supplements, and homeopathic drops. It's been seven weeks, his thirst, sparce coat, hearing, eyesight, has all improved dramatically. The cost for his recovery is less than $100. and his overall health keeps improving. We contacted a natural Vet who recommended the natural formula for recovery. Told us it would take about four months until he is cured. We're grateful, and highly recommend the natural way to cure Cushings. Drug free, no side effects, no enormous costs, and looking forward to total recovery. PS: Food: Solid Gold brand kibble - "Barking at the Moon" formula. Works good for him.

Sechy

Jan 29, 2012

My dog is sleeping alot and peeing on her self while she is laying down.
What do i do.

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