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05-20-2013, 05:46 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Merrimack NH USA
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| Cushings I am new here so not sure if I am doing the right thing. My Yorkie, Harley is overweight and arthritis if his elbows. He was put on Rymadl and that seems to be working. Back in November he had a test for cushings and his count was 365. He had one done 3 weeks ago and it is 545. The Dr said they wouldn't do anything with that count. Can some on tell me what a BAD COUNT IS? I am a wreck. I love my baby. |
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05-20-2013, 07:11 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I don't have any knowledge or experience with Cushings, but I wanted to let you know that there are others here who do, including the moderator Wylie's Mom. She will probably post in the morning. One of her babies has Atypical Cushings. Here is one of her posts to another member: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/4208509-post9.html
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05-21-2013, 06:13 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Hello and welcome to YT. Sorry I do not have experience with Cushings. Like Kristin said their are a few people that do.
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05-21-2013, 06:58 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I had a pom with Cushing's but I don't remember the numbers on her ACTH ? stim tests. My regular vet referred me to an internal medicine vet to diagnose and treat her. Maybe a second opinion would be a good idea. I hope you can get some answers.
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05-22-2013, 06:21 AM | #5 | |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Quote:
The main tests done for Cushings are the screen which is a Cortisol-Creatinine Ratio Urine test, then the ACTH Stim, and the LDDS test. Beyond those tests, you have other Cushings tests available at the U of Tennessee.
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05-22-2013, 06:52 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA
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| Our little pom was diagnosed with possible Cushings 2 weeks ago. She will be going in for some tests this Tuesday. I am interested in what kind of information others will have for you as well. |
05-23-2013, 06:25 AM | #7 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | If you ever need support/help, I'm here for ya. Cushings is so overwhelming at first, but I promise you it gets better after you get your brain around it all.
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05-23-2013, 06:34 AM | #8 | |
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OP I hope that your baby is doing well. I would love to hear what you learn from your vet and how things are going. | |
05-26-2013, 06:00 AM | #9 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Any update...?
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