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Old 02-13-2010, 06:53 PM   #13
Yorkiedaze
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Originally Posted by orahurd View Post
my 10 1/2 y.o. yorkie just tested borderline positive for cushings. the vet says he is becoming a cushings dog. the vet is not anxious to start him on meds yet. anybody have any opinion on this?

my dog periodically pees in the house, though so far he only does this if i am away from home for a few hours. (is that cushings or separation anxiety?) his hair is thinning. no scratching or itchy skin yet. so far he drinks about 4 ounces of water within a 5 hour period.

i have read real horror stories about mitotane. what about anypril? im nervous about beginning med therapy because i dont want him to get worse symptoms. any ideas for me?
I was reading up on this disease and found out there are a lot of tests that should be given before a correct diagnoses can be given. Here is the article:
Increased Drinking and Urinating
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