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Originally Posted by Patti  Maya also has an enlarged heart, collapsed trachea, rectal hernia and lost a lot of weight in a short time. The specialist and I talked on the phone the other night (she is treating her over the phone based on my observation and a periodic blood test since I told her I couldn't keep bringing her in at 125.00 a visit to go over her progress) and we both agreed that quality of life was the main thing not quantity. The treatment for Cushing's is very hard on them until you get them loaded and on a maintenance dose. I read somewhere that dogs generally live up to 2 years from diagnosis on average. But one reason is it usually hits older dogs who may only have a few more years. |
You are right. I just want to make Joey as comfortable as possible and not overload him with meds. He wasn't supposed to live past 2 years old because he had an autoimmune disease that they were surprised he even overcame. He has been on steroids off and on his whole life. He also has chronic ear infections. We call him our "Million Dollar Dog".
He has been coughing lately, and we are not sure if it is from his heart, or if he has a collapsed trachea.
All I know, is I just love my little guy so much. He is my shadow. I am so thankful to have had 9 years with him so far...hopefully it will be more!!!