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GeorgiesMomma · 04-27-2012, 02:19 PM

Georgie's Boxer sister Coco may have Cushings disease

She is 12 1/2 and we know that with age health issues come. She has all the symptoms for it. My husband and I adore her and are so sad. The vet said there is medications for it. We didn't go into the details as she wanted to run some blood work just to confirm. Has anyone had experience with it? I read it's most common in Boxers, Yorkies and a few other breeds. Thanks in advance!

Nancy1999 · 04-27-2012, 02:25 PM

Ann's boy, Wylie. was diagnosed with it, she has lots of information on it. As I recall, you are right, they seem to treat the symptoms rather than the disease.

GeorgiesMomma · 04-27-2012, 02:27 PM

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Ann's boy, Wylie. was diagnosed with it, she has lots of information on it. As I recall, you are right, they seem to treat the symptoms rather than the disease.

Thank you Nancy. We knew something was wrong she has all the symptoms. I will reach out to Ann. Thanks again

LovinOurYorkies · 04-27-2012, 04:30 PM

So sorry... prayers for Coco.

sophias mommy · 04-27-2012, 06:13 PM

Aww poor Coco.

Patti · 04-27-2012, 07:05 PM

Sorry to hear about Coco. My pom had Cushing's. She was diagnosed at about 9 years of age and lived to be almost 13. It is best to have a vet or specialist who is very experienced with treating Cushing's. I will keep Coco in my prayers.

GeorgiesMomma · 04-28-2012, 04:39 AM

Thank you everyone

I have been researching and reading a lot about the disease. Once we hear back from the vet either today or Monday we will figure out our next course of action. My husband and I will do whatever is necessary to make sure Coco is comfortable and happy for the rest of her life. She has already exceeded the life span of a Boxer and up until now she was doing very well. She is the sweetest girl and we love her so much! I will keep you posted. Thanks again and have a nice weekend

Patti-I am so glad your Pom lived for years after being diagnosed. That really makes me hopeful for Coco. Thank you

Nancy1999 · 04-28-2012, 09:45 AM

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Thank you everyone

I have been researching and reading a lot about the disease. Once we hear back from the vet either today or Monday we will figure out our next course of action. My husband and I will do whatever is necessary to make sure Coco is comfortable and happy for the rest of her life. She has already exceeded the life span of a Boxer and up until now she was doing very well. She is the sweetest girl and we love her so much! I will keep you posted. Thanks again and have a nice weekend

Patti-I am so glad your Pom lived for years after being diagnosed. That really makes me hopeful for Coco. Thank you

I missed the fact that she was 12 1/2 that is wonderful, I pray you can get this under control, and she has many more wonderful years with your family.

GeorgiesMomma · 04-28-2012, 11:30 AM

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I missed the fact that she was 12 1/2 that is wonderful, I pray you can get this under control, and she has many more wonderful years with your family.

Thank you she has done really well and we are just hopeful that she has a couple more years left. Whatever we have to do to make sure she is comfortable we will.

GeorgiesMomma · 04-30-2012, 05:30 PM

Just an update....Coco goes tomorrow for some additional testing. Her blood work came back and the alkaline phosphatase level was high which is an indication of Cushings. We are optimistic and know with proper medication and care she will be ok

I just want to thank you all again. YT is such an amazing place with wonderful and caring people

Nancy1999 · 04-30-2012, 05:34 PM

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Just an update....Coco goes tomorrow for some additional testing. Her blood work came back and the alkaline phosphatase level was high which is an indication of Cushings. We are optimistic and know with proper medication and care she will be ok

I just want to thank you all again. YT is such an amazing place with wonderful and caring people

Oh that's good, how's her thyroid, have they checked that yet?

GeorgiesMomma · 04-30-2012, 05:36 PM

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Oh that's good, how's her thyroid, have they checked that yet?

They are checking that tomorrow too. The Vet did mention some of her blood work coming back normal but I will get more details tomorrow. She will be there all day. I don't worry about dropping her off like I do Georgie. She loves going to the Vet!

Nancy1999 · 04-30-2012, 05:37 PM

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They are checking that tomorrow too. The Vet did mention some of her blood work coming back normal but I will get more details tomorrow. She will be there all day. I don't worry about dropping her off like I do Georgie. She loves going to the Vet!

Oh wow, that would be relief, how did you manage that?

GeorgiesMomma · 04-30-2012, 05:51 PM

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Oh wow, that would be relief, how did you manage that?

She has always been happy to go to the Vet. When other dogs bark at her she looks at them like what's wrong with you? LOL. She's an amazing girl. My husband has been sleeping on the couch with her in the basement since it's cooler down there and she doesn't pant as much. She doesn't like sleeping alone so Daddy stays with her

We are hopeful that the medication will make her comfortable and we can have a couple more years with her

Nancy1999 · 04-30-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

She has always been happy to go to the Vet. When other dogs bark at her she looks at them like what's wrong with you? LOL. She's an amazing girl. My husband has been sleeping on the couch with her in the basement since it's cooler down there and she doesn't pant as much. She doesn't like sleeping alone so Daddy stays with her

We are hopeful that the medication will make her comfortable and we can have a couple more years with her

Sounds like you have an amazing girl and an amazing husband. I love to hear about men loving their dogs, its such a pure love.

04-27-2012, 02:19 PM	#1
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Cushings disease Georgie's Boxer sister Coco may have Cushings disease She is 12 1/2 and we know that with age health issues come. She has all the symptoms for it. My husband and I adore her and are so sad. The vet said there is medications for it. We didn't go into the details as she wanted to run some blood work just to confirm. Has anyone had experience with it? I read it's most common in Boxers, Yorkies and a few other breeds. Thanks in advance! __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

04-27-2012, 02:25 PM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Ann's boy, Wylie. was diagnosed with it, she has lots of information on it. As I recall, you are right, they seem to treat the symptoms rather than the disease. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

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LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	So sorry... prayers for Coco. __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH

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sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	Aww poor Coco. __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

04-27-2012, 07:05 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear about Coco. My pom had Cushing's. She was diagnosed at about 9 years of age and lived to be almost 13. It is best to have a vet or specialist who is very experienced with treating Cushing's. I will keep Coco in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-28-2012, 04:39 AM	#7
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Thank you everyone I have been researching and reading a lot about the disease. Once we hear back from the vet either today or Monday we will figure out our next course of action. My husband and I will do whatever is necessary to make sure Coco is comfortable and happy for the rest of her life. She has already exceeded the life span of a Boxer and up until now she was doing very well. She is the sweetest girl and we love her so much! I will keep you posted. Thanks again and have a nice weekend Patti-I am so glad your Pom lived for years after being diagnosed. That really makes me hopeful for Coco. Thank you __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

04-30-2012, 05:30 PM	#10
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Just an update....Coco goes tomorrow for some additional testing. Her blood work came back and the alkaline phosphatase level was high which is an indication of Cushings. We are optimistic and know with proper medication and care she will be ok I just want to thank you all again. YT is such an amazing place with wonderful and caring people __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!