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M5NSX · 10-29-2020, 05:14 AM

Hello,
Our 13yo Lilly was having polydipsia, polyuria, frequent accidents in the house along with panting. Went to vet. Diabetes ruled out. Did a LDDS test for Cushings. Result were suggestive with a high level at 4 hours but high normal level at 8 hours. He starts her on 10mg Vetoryl. About 10 days in she not eating, panting and shaking. Back to vet and more test. This time we get the diagnosis of pancreatitis and get Reglan and gabapentin. Told to continue vetoryl. Now 3 weeks into vetoryl she has loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, muscle weakness especially in the back legs, mild lethargy and shaking. Another vet visit and more blood work and xrays. Diagnosed with a collapsed disc in the spine?? Continue vetoryl. Vet wants to do an ACTH Stim test tomorrow. I believe we are seeing vetoryl side effects that will kill our precious Lilly if we continue. Would like to have taken her to Michigan State University where she had her tracheal stent but that is not very close when follow up visits are important. Could do a large specialty vet practice that is closer but hate to put a couple more thousand into duplicating tests etc... Anyone with similar experience/advice? Thanks!!

10-29-2020, 05:14 AM	#1
M5NSX YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clinton Twp., MI Posts: 9	Cushing’s-Vetoryl side effects?? HELP Hello, Our 13yo Lilly was having polydipsia, polyuria, frequent accidents in the house along with panting. Went to vet. Diabetes ruled out. Did a LDDS test for Cushings. Result were suggestive with a high level at 4 hours but high normal level at 8 hours. He starts her on 10mg Vetoryl. About 10 days in she not eating, panting and shaking. Back to vet and more test. This time we get the diagnosis of pancreatitis and get Reglan and gabapentin. Told to continue vetoryl. Now 3 weeks into vetoryl she has loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, muscle weakness especially in the back legs, mild lethargy and shaking. Another vet visit and more blood work and xrays. Diagnosed with a collapsed disc in the spine?? Continue vetoryl. Vet wants to do an ACTH Stim test tomorrow. I believe we are seeing vetoryl side effects that will kill our precious Lilly if we continue. Would like to have taken her to Michigan State University where she had her tracheal stent but that is not very close when follow up visits are important. Could do a large specialty vet practice that is closer but hate to put a couple more thousand into duplicating tests etc... Anyone with similar experience/advice? Thanks!!