Cushings Disease
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hope all works out  |
| So sorry...please keep us posted.... |
| Cushings is the overproduction of corticosteroids by the adrenal glands. Extentended use of Prescription corticosteroids for treatments in the dog can also trigger Cushings. A friend (human) was diagnosed with it after multiple decades on asthma meds. Cushings can also be caused by adrenal gland tumor spurring the the glands to overproduce. Curious thought about a brain tumor. As you've probably read the corticosteroids change the way your pup metablizes proteins, thus the change to a prescription diet. The dog may appear "fat" when actually the body has just rearranged fat deposits to the liver thus giving the dog a fat tummy.......also fat or puffiness is found up around the neck. If the tumor(s) are on the adrenals, they can be removed. Keep us informed and of course, we wish you the best for you and your pup dear Rosie. |
| Our beagle/brittaney spaniel mix had Cushing's disease (no tumors, so no surgical intervention was needed). We treated her with ketoconzaole, and (like any medication) once we settled on the right levels, she had another 4 years of happy life. She was a bit lazier, and looked a bit like a sausage no matter what her food intake was. She also had multiple issues, and in the end it was those other issues that did her in (including a 350-mile relocation), not the Cushing's. Our biggest challenge was the excessive drinking and urination. Sound like you have a real balancing act on your hands. Good luck! |
| I'm pretty sure she has this..high liver enzymes, drinks more water, urinates more, puffiness in stomach, her back has a dip in it from fat being redeposited (that's what made me do a blood panel in January), she anxious, pants more, fur not a thick and pretty...she wasn't on medication before all this. I'm thinking eye condition could be a result of meds since January or hypertension as I researched her eye...worse scenario about eye is brain tumor. My main goal is getting her on a program that will make her "happier" and less anxious. I know it's possible she could only live 2 years with this disease if it's a tumor they can't operate on...with her high liver enzymes operating wouldn't be good as she is now high risk. Vet wants me to have MRI on her for her eye pb. but I keep thinking how much the cost will be and then if there is a tumor they can't operate on her? I don't mind spending the money if we got positive results but just to do it to do it makes no sense if we can't operate on her. I find the vets are like lawyers...money seems to mean nothing to them and I would rather spend money on making Rosie's life better. |
| I support you on your thinking. Get her settled down and enjoying what time she has left instead of chasing something you can't catch. Poor thing, give your water logged, tubby, sway backed girl a gentle hug for me. Life still has many beautiful days for her. |
| Linda... Pearl was diagnosed with Cushings about 2 years ago. The vet wanted to do these tests to confirm it, but I opted not to put her through any more intrusive procedures. In my mind, I want her to be happy, painfree and not stressed in the time I have left with her~~ Prayers for you and Rosie.... |
| Our Portage was borderline Cushings for the last years of his life. If I could go back in time I would have insisted on treating him aggressively. I just think it would have helped him. And your story matches his exactly. As for the eye issue, go with your gut. I would check out the costs first, and make a decision. We had an ultrasound on one of our boys and I was prepared for major bucks...we had to be referred, it was on the far side of town, etc. It turned out to be about a hundred dollars, which while still expensive was not prohibitive. In his case it gave us insight into a heart issue, and it turned out to be not as dire as we expected. Ultimately, however, these decisions are completely yours of course. Virtual hugs to you. |
| I'm so sorry for Rosie's health problems. I don't have a lot to add to the general Cushings discussion - I agree. However, I can add a bit about the unequal pupil part. We (BBR) has had 2 bassets come into rescue who had issues while fosters, and both did indeed have brain masses. One had significant behavioral changes - became weirdly aggressive. The other eventually seemed to be in pain - headache pain from the mass. Both were PTS, as they were suffering and not curable...very sad  |
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