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Originally Posted by SweetPea Dain  Hi Amanda,
I just wanted to let you know that my Sweet Pea was diagnosed with Cushing's disease today. She has two massive pituitary dependent tumors in her brain and a completely ruptured left ligament in her left rear leg and partial in her right. The vet is researching radiation treatments but thanks to Ann, I am going to have our vet contact the doctor in Tenn. tomorrow and see if we can get some help. Sweet Pea is only 5 1/2 years old which the vet said must be hereditary because you hardly ever see it in a dog so young. We have had the ACTH test, x-rays and ultra sound done so far. They are recommending we have a MRI done ($1,250!!!) in order to know exactly where to do the radiation. I hope you find some help for your precious baby and ya'll will both be in my prayers.  |
I am so, so sorry to hear this news and extend my thoughts to you and your baby, Sweet Pea. We have our ultrasound appointment tomorrow afternoon and I am filled with nervous energy. I am trying really hard to be brave because I know these little ones definitely can sense our emotions, and Tino is such a sensitive little guy. I too believe that if Valentino does have Cushing's, it has to be a dormant hereditary condition. So, if those are the cards we are dealt, we will do the best we can to help him. Again, thank you for sharing...and we appreciate your prayers!