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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Just wanted to drop off some good thoughts and hugs as you're going through all of this  . Meika is in such good hands - and I know she'll soon be feeling much better than she has recently. You will get her back on track. And her vet(s) sound just wonderful. The fact they even thought of Cushings right away is quite amazing, and speaks volumes as to the depth and breadth of their knowledge.
I've heard nothing but great things about Dr. Remillard. Otherwise, there are tons of high protein kibbles you could go with...I'm not sure if you have a brand you prefer or not, but there may be one in whatever line you're already feeding too.
Hang in there, and puppy smooches to Meika! |
Puppy smooches are much appreciated
The 2 vets that saw Meika are very young, and licensed only about 3 years. Time will tell whether recent education or more experience is more beneficial, and this is just a starting point.
The gal (Dr N) that saw Meika first picked up on all the Cushings symptoms, (impressed) and ordered blood and urine tests that also checked for diabetes & UTI. When labs came back she was off and guy (Dr C) came up with diagnosis of diabetes based on glucose of 558, and ordered insulin. He said he wouldn't be testing for Cushings unless glucose can't be regulated with insulin. Ok, I'll wait on that.
Reviewing her records, Meika's glucose 6 months ago was 143 and now 558 (norm=70-138). Wow. Wondering if that spike could have been caused by granddaughter feeding her marshmallows over the weekend? Still wondering if Cushings is the causing high glucose too.
So for this week we are keeping same diet and adding insulin 2 x/day. Next Monday she will spend the whole day with Dr N, doing the glucose curve test, to see if dose needs adjusting. After that I'll look a diet changes, and I've ordered the canine Glucometer & supplies, so I can check her glucose at home.
Many of you know the frustrations of diagnosis and fine tuning treatment plans. I am trying to be patient, and just be happy like Meika is.... she just walks around smiling and exuding pure love.