Hi
I just wanted to tell you about my little Schnauzer Leipshen. She was just diagnosed with Cushings disease a couple of weeks ago. she has had all of the symptoms for quite some time now, however, the first vet I took her to in Ca. took her blood and didn't say a word about the disease. He only said she was too heavy and put her on the prescription diet. He took x-rays of her heart and liver and said NOTHING about a problem.He did say that her liver enzymes were a bit elevated. he said she was old and that was to be expected. Two weeks after seeing that vet she "suddenly went blind". I mean suddenly, one night she went to bed and the next morning she couldn't see. My vet out here diagnosed her with Cushing's disease. He said that sudden blindness is a symptom.
Leipshen is 12 yrs old. She has a big tummy, although I watch her diet closely. She drinks loads of water, pees rivers, has always loved to eat, her hearing is now going, her coat is dull, I keep her bathed and attended constantly because everyone comments that she smells bad. I don't really care what they say, she is very clean.
I chose not to put Leipshen on the medication because the vet told me that it is similiar to Chemo. He said it would make her feel miserable. Leipshen is still a happy dog. She is loving and has adjusted well to being blind. She still plays if you bring her a toy and I simply would rather let her be happy for the rest of her days. If she becomes really sick I will probably then make the difficult decision to allow her to go to heaven, where my husband will surely be waiting for her at the gait.
It is so sad when our beloved furbabies become ill. My heart is with you and everyone here who is dealing with this disease. I thank God that we have each other!
Patti |