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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 21:57:38 GMT
12/22/15 Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts for my Honey. Her adrenal glands are fine. She does, how ever have a diseased gall bladder. The vet said this is most likely the reason for the enzymes from the liver test. She is going on medication and will have ber blood rechecked in a month. The vet also suggested surgery to remove the gall bladder. We are going out of town, in two weeks for 6 days, so Honey will board at the vets office, and then when we return she will have her surgery.
12/21/15, Honey goes tomorrow for her ultrasound. They have to put her under and that is freaking me out. She has never had any major medical issues and never been put under. Last week she has a blood test done to check the cortisone levels. They where very high. The vet said 17 is the highest it should ever go, but Honey's was at 20. I am scared for by little buddy. So if you all can spare just a little prayer or good thought I would be very grateful.
My pretty Honeybelle went to the vet today for her check up. The Vet says she has Cushings Disease. She has to go back tomorrow to find out what kind. I am not familiar with this disease, so I do not know how bad it can or can not be. She also has something with her thyroid and her cholesterol is a bit high. She is 12 1/2 and we love her to pieces. At this time my dad is dying, and I personally do not feel I can handle my dog being that sick also.
She is the little one in my pic.
TIA.
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Post by olbrwneyedgirl on Dec 14, 2015 22:02:28 GMT
Aw...she's awful sweet, Tishy.
I know nothing about the disease either, but I will lift up prayers on your pup's behalf. They are SO much equal parts of our families.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 22:04:03 GMT
Aw...she's awful sweet, Tishy. I know nothing about the disease either, but I will lift up prayers on your pup's behalf. They are SO much equal parts of our families. Thank you oldbrwneyedgirl. She is. <3
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Post by sharlag on Dec 14, 2015 22:10:09 GMT
Look at that sweet face! I hope the prognosis is positive!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 14, 2015 22:10:13 GMT
Prayers for your family. That's a lot to deal with at once!
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 14, 2015 22:12:23 GMT
Prayers sent for Honeybelle, and your dad.
Hugs to you, @tishy!
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Post by LilyRose on Dec 14, 2015 22:41:55 GMT
What a precious pup--I hope you get good news. I believe I've heard of it in dogs, but just in passing. I'm afraid I don't know enough to share any info. Good luck.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Dec 14, 2015 22:42:17 GMT
She's a cutie pie! My regular vet was away and my dog was seen by another vet who thought he had Cushing's but the blood work came back negative. I mentioned to my dog walker who had a dog with the condition and he said it was treated with medication. Hope she gets a good prognosis. Keep us posted. Sorry about your dad. Sending prayers and positive thoughts to everyone.
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Post by mom on Dec 14, 2015 22:42:43 GMT
Praying for you, your dad and you sweet dog!
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Post by mommamagoo on Dec 14, 2015 22:43:08 GMT
She's adorable. I've known a couple of dogs with Cushings (or suspected Cushings, it used to be there was no definitive test, maybe that's changed?), and they were able to live normal lives with a little medication. I'm sure the vet will get her fixed up. Hugs to you during this difficult time, I am sorry about your Dad.
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Post by Dixie Lou on Dec 15, 2015 0:53:36 GMT
I am sorry about your dog and for your dad. Prayers for you all.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2015 1:04:03 GMT
Thank you my friends. I so appreciate the support. It is also nice to hear stories of meds helping.
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Post by jayfab on Dec 15, 2015 1:09:28 GMT
I'm sorry about your pup and dad. Sending positive vibes to all!
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Post by originalvanillabean on Dec 15, 2015 1:10:41 GMT
Hoping for good news, for your little one.
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Post by brynn on Dec 15, 2015 1:15:16 GMT
Praying for you dad and Honeybelle and sending hugs for you. Honeybelle is such a sweet name.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2015 17:58:02 GMT
Hoping for good news....they suspected cushings with my little dog (honeybelle) and it wasn't...there is no definitive test and they said it could do more harm than good with medication...she is on niacin for high triglycerides and thyroid medication and is doing very well.
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Post by peano on Dec 16, 2015 18:19:10 GMT
Aw, sending positive thoughts to you and Honeybelle. I also had Cushing's disease but I believe it's much more common in dogs, and their treatment is medication, not surgery. Keep us posted.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2015 18:29:08 GMT
Thank you for asking. I am waiting on the blood work. She will have an ultra sound tuesday. She seems to be doing fine right now.
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Post by casii on Dec 16, 2015 18:31:26 GMT
Hugs and prayers for you as you deal with your father and little Honeybelle.
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Post by calgal08 on Dec 16, 2015 18:53:27 GMT
We had a dog with cushings. A relative, who's a vet, recommended not giving her the medications they prescribe for the disease (at the time she was 11), according to him, the side effects can be worse than the actual disease. She went on to live another 2 years and cushings wasn't the reason for her death.
Thinking about you.
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Post by mlana on Dec 16, 2015 19:03:47 GMT
She's adorable!
I'm so sorry you are having to deal with a sick dog on top of a very ill dad. My dog and my Granny both passed this year and it was incredibly hard. Before Sumo passed, he had gotten so frail that he couldn't be left alone or even at the vet's, so trying to figure out how to best care for him while supporting my mom in caring for my granny was difficult. Then my DH became ill, and things got really complicated. When Sumo passed just after my DH's first stroke, I was devastated on one level and relieved on another, kwim?
I hope your fur baby's illness is treatable with just a pill and that she discovers she loves pills!
Marcy
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Post by JoP on Dec 16, 2015 19:22:57 GMT
(((Hugs)))
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 16, 2015 19:23:16 GMT
Aww...what a little sweet pea she is. Hugs to you. Positive thoughts being sent your way.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2015 20:56:59 GMT
I only know about Cushings in horses so I'm not sure if the treatments are similar. With that said, horses with Cushings can be treated pretty easily and inexpensively with generally good outcomes. It isn't a cure but allows for a good quality of life. Here's hoping and praying the same can be said with dogs who receive this diagnosis.
{{{{ hugs }}}}
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2015 22:55:19 GMT
Update 12/21
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Post by J u l e e on Dec 21, 2015 23:34:25 GMT
Prayers for you and Honeybelle! I hope the results from her ultrasound are positive and you get some good news. I'm so sorry this is happening while you are also worrying about your dad. (((HUGS)))
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2015 23:40:54 GMT
Prayers for you and Honeybelle! I hope the results from her ultrasound are positive and you get some good news. I'm so sorry this is happening while you are also worrying about your dad. (((HUGS))) Thank you Julee.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 21, 2015 23:44:45 GMT
Positive thoughts going out to you and yours!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Dec 22, 2015 0:07:22 GMT
Prayers and positive vibes being sent.
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Post by leannec on Dec 22, 2015 0:22:44 GMT
Positive thoughts coming your way ... our furbabies mean so much to us
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