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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  I def agree on going to a specialist. Usually, you'd go see an Internist for Cushings diagnosis. On that yahoo group, there is a list of Vets whose practice includes Cushings.
Just fyi, the adrenals can look completely normal on ultrasound, and yet still have Cushings (either adrenal based or pituitary). So, this is why an ACTH or LDDS is so important, even if an ultrasound is normal.
Just to back up a bit, before any of the above tests...most vets (if they even suspect Cushings) will do a Urine Cortisol-Creatinine Ratio Test -- as this test is cheapest (relatively, in Cushings), simplest, and points to whether or not further testing for Cushings is even needed.
I know, so confusing!
Is your vet open today? You could always stop by and say you need a copy of your pet's records  ....just sayin'. |
One of my fosters had been diagnosed with Cushings before he came to me. My vet, based on the lab studies, did not believe it was Cushings. She did the above testing and it ended up to be pseudo cushings aka alopecia x. I was told the same thing about the ultrasound not being a good diagnostic tool.