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Originally Posted by danniko  Results are in!
No sign of cancer or anything overly concerning (vet's words, not mine). She has a kidney infection that is resolving and small adrenal glands. They are keeping her for a few more hours to test her for Addison's Disease as that could be a reason for small adrenal glands.
I am obviously nervous, but the vet reassured me that if she has it and we keep her on the proper medication and keep up with annual blood work and appointments that she can live a normal life. She told me about a dog that just passed away at the office that was diagnosed when he was 2 and he was 16 when he passed. I don't even know the dog or the family and my thoughts are with them right now.
I am so relieved right now. I can handle the idea of medication for life, since it means she will be with us still! The results for this test may take until Monday to come in, but I am okay with that as she said since her blood work was fine, she shouldn't be in any danger over the weekend. Besides, we have a follow up scheduled for Sunday.
As for food, we were recommended to just find a food she likes and works well for her and keep her on it. She would like her on the I/D kibble but if she won't eat it then she said to find one she will eat.
After years of belly aches and not wanting to eat, a diagnosis of Addison's Disease would make sense. I did google it already and saw things about cancer - but I am taking it on good faith that they have already done an ultrasound and found no masses of any kind. Everything about Addison's seems just like her - from most of the symptoms all the way to one thing I read where it said one day the dog will seem to be at death's door and the next day they are running around fine. I am obviously hoping the test comes back negative but I would be lying if I didn't say at least we would know and be able to help her.
I am so glad I posted here the other night, I never would have managed if it weren't for you guys. |
I'm SO SO happy to read NO CANCER!
Regarding the Addison's Disease, I have a co-worker whose dog manages just fine on it. There are medications she has to handle, but she says it is very manageable. I HOPE that this isn't the issue, but if it is, at least it's something that can be managed.
Your posts are so familiar to me when Tink was first diagnosed. The waiting, the stress, the feeling of complete hopelessness. Unfortunately, her issue is a form of cancer, but I am devoted to doing anything for her and keeping her happy.
It's so apparent Sophie has a mommy who will do anything for her, and I'm sure she is a spoiled, perfect little girl. I will keep you and Miss Sophie in my prayers
