Im so sorry!! but I do know the cushings can be treated! should he be diagnoised with cushings I can tell you where to get your scripts the vet charges up to 95.00 I get them for 58.00 to 65.00 it varies
for a blister pack of 30 and tilly gets 1/4 of the tab so it lasts quite awhile, she is on Anipryl, Tillys urine is also deluted, It really does sound like cushings but lets hope what ever it may be it can be treated! hang in there, here is some info on it, please let us know!
Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome
By Wendy C. Brooks DVM, DABVP
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What Exactly is Cushing's Disease
DOES YOUR DOG HAVE CUSHING’S SYNDROME? Cushings dog
There are many clinical signs associated with Cushing’s syndrome (also called hyperadrenocorticism) in dogs. These signs usually come on very gradually and, because of this slow onset, these changes are often written off as part of the normal aging process. The following is a list of common symptoms which an owner might observe in their pet at home.
DRINKING EXCESSIVELY/URINATING EXCESSIVELY/INCONTINENCEThirsty cushings dog
Owners often notice that lately the water bowl must be filled more frequently than in the past. Some dogs are unable to hold their bladder all night and begin crying to go outside during the night when previously this was unnecessary.
Also, urinary tract infections may also be detected and true urine leaking may be observed.
HOW MUCH WATER CONSUMPTION IS NORMAL?
Each day a dog should drink about 1 cup of water for each 10 pounds of body weight.
INCREASED OR EVEN RAVENOUS APPETITE Trashy cushings dog
This symptom often leads dogs to beg incessantly or steal food from the garbage. It is important for an owner not to be fooled by the pet’s good appetite; eating well is not necessarily a sign of normal health.
POT-BELLIED APPEARANCEPot bellied cushings
This symptom, present in over 90% of Cushing’s syndrome dogs, results from hormonal redistribution of body fat plus a breakdown of abdominal musculature.
MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Muscle protein is broken down in Cushing’s syndrome. The result may be seen as exercise intolerance, lethargy, or reluctance to jump up on furniture or climb stairs.
Cushings skin disease hasn't effected tilly that much at all! she has a smoothe tummy and her coat has thined out, but nothing drastic,
The classical signs of endocrine (hormonal) skin diseases are:
Hair loss on the main body sparing the head and legs
Thin, wrinkled skin with poor wound healing
Hair that does not grow back after clipping.
Blackheads and darkening of the skin, especially on the abdomen.
Persistent or recurring skin infections (especially if the dog is not itchy during times when the skin infection is cleared)
Another condition of the skin which may be observed is called Calcinosis Cutis, in which calcium deposits occur within the skin. These are raised, hard, almost rock-like areas which can occur almost anywhere on the body.
Some other notable findings might include: excessive panting and shortness of breath, infertility, extreme muscle stiffness (called pseudomyotonia - a very very rare symptom in Cushing’s disease), and high blood pressure.