Thank you all for so many respones. I just placed a call to the head vet and will ask him all of the specific questions and get copies of her tests. In the last article that I just read (thanks for posting it) said that bladder stones is also a symptom. I don't understand how the vet then isn't more convinced she has cushings if that is what they told me they found in her urine. I am so confused and will wait to speak with the main vet and then ask for her records and take her to a specialist. I am beginning to believe that most drs are only as good as one's health is. Again, very negative sounding,but all these years when I didn't have problems I thought my vets were fantastic.
I appreciate all of your information. I am now weening reese off of ziwi peak to her reduced food that I have in the house, natural balance. Is that okay or should I get another type? I will check the fat and protein content again. She used to be on that and did well, it is the reduced formula. If not I will go out today and purchase something else.
I coat looks even worse today, and I am even beginning to think I am nuts. I know my husband feels I am, and the vets office certainly does. I checked Reeses ears which thankfully seem clear, that only took about six or eight months to clear. REoccuring yeast type ear infections. Another symptom, yet the vet still isn't putting two and two together.
To the last poster.. sorry I am on a new page, why won't your vet seem your baby anymore, or was that your choice? Do you suggest I go to a dermotologist or a different type of specialist? I am going to ask my vet, but at this point I am unsure if I want to remain with them since I am sure they think I am overreacting.
Like I had said, her frequent urination stopped but now I am more worried that she is having trouble due to the crystals they said were in her urine. Now I worry about a blockage, although she by no means seems to be straining or in any pain. She is obviously hungry constantly but this is NOTHING new for Reese she was born hungry. For nine years all it seemed she lives for is eathing. .sounds like me. She isn't drinking excessively but her hair loss is bad, she looks frail, but that might be my imagination. She has lost over 2 1/2 pounds over the past year, since we had her on a very strict diet.
I feel horrible because we fed her a lot of carrots. which she started disliking, since that was her only snack until I introduced string beans, and pepper. Now I feel guilty since I read in that article that carrots were not good for her.
The only thing I am now giving her is a little chicken or turkey in her food. Is that okay? Especially turkey, is that safe for her? It definitely helps her sleep better, but worried that it might not be safe for her. Please help and thanks all again. Will keep you posted on outcome with vet and then specialists.
Hope all have a great day! If you are on the east coast as I am, try to stay warm! |