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Woodie may have Addison's Disease My little furr ball, best buddy has been sick since about the 14th of December when he stopped eating. Numerous trips to the vet, different tests, x-rays, medications, antibiotics, days on an IV,,,,,, He's only five years old, and watching him suffer is tearing my heart out. It's been quite the roller coaster ride for the last few weeks. Bloodwork looked like maybe kidney failure. He acts like it's hurting him to breathe normal. He's thrown up, drank water like crazy, started eating, stopped eating, it's driving us nuts. We had him to specialists in Houston twice now, spent tons of money, and still know nothing for sure. Anybody have a crystal ball? That's what I need. His bloodwork is looking much better, but now he acts like it's hard for him to breath. He's not half the dog we had five weeks ago. It's sure tough not knowing if we should keep trying to help him, or if we're only prolonging the inevitable. Any of you had a dog with Addison's where the pet had problems breathing? Thanks for reading my problems.......:aimeeyork |
I'm sorry I don't have any useful information for you, but I'll say a prayer for your pup. :love: |
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I'm so sorry you're going thru this :(. If I had that crystal ball right now for you, it'd be yours. So, do the specialists (are they Internists, btw) feel sure it's Addisons? If yes, do his symptoms get relief when you give steroids? Do the steroids take time to titer correctly? My Wylie has Cushings Disease...which is sort of like the opposite of Addisons. For Cushings, the goal is to bring cortisol down; in Addisons, the goal is to bring the cortisol up. And when Cushings is first diagnosed, it can take about 1-1.5 years to get the meds titrated correctly (takes a lot of finesse). So, that's why I'm asking if the specialists told you the meds take some time to reach the right level...? His lungs sound clear and everything, when they listened to them? It's so scary when they're sick, you feel so helpless. Please know I'm thinking of your kiddo and hoping for a very quick resolution. |
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Woodie is adorable. I'm praying for you and Woodie. I hope the vet will have Woodie on the road to recovery very soon. Hang in there!! |
I can't advise you, but I can tell you I'm sorry your lil guy is sick. Have you done any research on Addison's to see if breathing difficulty might be part of it? I suppose it's possible (I don't really know) that the breathing problem might be a side effect of the medication? Just a stab in the dark here. |
Well, I found out today that Woodie tested negative for Addison's. That would be good, except the fact that no one seems to be able to figure out what has made him so sick for the last month. On the positive side, he's been acting like he wants to be around since Sunday afternoon. Maybe he's gonna be alright after all. Got my fingers crossed. |
Glad to hear Woodie is better! I have had wonderful experience with Ingleside Animal Clinic in Ingleside, Tx. Not too far from Victoria. I am in Port A. Dr Broussard will make himself available at any time!! This means so much when your baby is suffering and you are worried. He has also NEVER given up on my babies! He uses common sense and compassion along with his vet knowledge! Just did not sound like you got much info or support from the specialist and thought maybe could help your Woodie if needed. |
I am so sorry you have had such a sick little pupster. He is adorable! Curious...did you go to Gulf Coast in Houston? |
So sorry your baby Woodie is not well. I will be praying for him and you. BTW He sure is a cutie!!!:) |
I hope you can get this figured out. Woodie is a darling little guy! And too young to be so sick. You mention he is having breathing problems, but not what exactly the problem is. Is he breathing rapidly? Labored? If his respirations are more that 30/min, I would take him to an emergency clinic. That is what the internist for one of my dogs told me. At more than that, he may not be getting enough oxygen and the level could drop to a dangerously low level. Does his breathing problem sound like it is in his throat, or lungs. Could this just be a problem he is having in addition to his original problem or has he had the problem all along? My thoughts are with Woodie. I know how hard this is to handle. |
I'm sorry. I hope they can get it figured out. it is very hard trying to figure out if you are doing the right think by keeping them alive when they are suffering. My heart goes out to you. |
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Blood work was scheduled for Friday morning already, so we took him in, only to find out that now he has way too much fat in his system, and the worst news was,,,,,,his calcium level is back up.Everyone that has seen Woodie, or that knows about what all we've been through so far, say that the elevated calcium is either a parathyroid problem, or cancer! The high calcium seems to have something to do with the choppy breathing too. Next week, Gulf Coast will do a PTH test, and we'll go from there. We need to do something for my little buddy. He's been poked, prodded, medicated, tested, made to lay on the couch for 5-6 hours a day with an fluid IV in his little arms for a week,,,,,,,,,and on and on and on. He's a little trooper, but it's got to be wearing on him, as I know it is me! |
Has the vet done an ACTH stimulation test? I had a dog we thought had addisons and that was the test they did to rule it out. As far as I know its the only definitive test for Addisons. Keeping Woody in our prayers. never mind just saw he testd negative. What do you feed him? could he have pancreatitis? |
So sorry you are going thru this. Hugs and prayers for you and the family. Get some rest. I know this is just as hard on you as little Woodie |
I have a question, and it may sound funny, BUT, Have you had Woodie in Arizona? A LOT of his symptions sound like Valley Fever. It is in the desert soil and is a fungus, when you breathe the fugus in usually your immune system keeps the fungus in checck for some unknow reason the immune system fails and the fungus starts growing, usually in the lungs. It can affect the brain and bones. MOST doctor and vets don't think of or maybe don't even know about it. Sothern Ca and, I heard, some of NV now have the spores. If he has been to anyof those areas PLEASE get a Valley Fever Titer test done and have it sent to the Uof A to be sure it is done corrctly. I have a friend whose sister just found out she has it and the DRs told her she was NUTS, she had to force them to do the test. She does not live her just was visiting for bout a week. It is believed about 85% of people and pets carry it in their bodies! Just a thought Best of wishes and lots of prayers sparklingbluyorkies.com |
Woodie is absolutely adorable. I am so sorry to hear what you all have been through. I hope you get answers soon. Best of luck to you Woodie. I hope you feel better soon. |
Looking for an update on Woodie. I hope he is doing better. |
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I feel badly that Woodie is so ill. i hope for the best for him . |
Sorry you are going thru all of that, and hope he is getting better, and that the Specialists figure out what he has and treat him accordingly. I totally understand where you are coming from. |
Well, here is a rotten update, but before I tell you that, let me say thanks to everyone for the kind words, prayers, etc. Woodie was admitted to Gulf Coast yesterday afternoon. Late this afternoon, I was informed that he has splenic lymphoma. For those that are like me and don't understand big words, he has cancer in his spleen. I will go get him Saturday morning, as I haven't made the decision yet about what to do next, although, I think I know the direction I'm leaning. Thanks for the prayers everyone! Chris |
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Shodanusmc can share the story of his dear Carlo who has been undergoing chemo and doing quite well. I will keep Woodie and you in my thoughts and prayers. |
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The key is a good Internist that specializes in Cancer in Canines. Whatever you decide, my heart is with you. No easy choices for sure. Best of luck. |
I don't think Woodie has the cards stacked in his favor, as well as Carlo. Besides the splenic lymphoma, we have the hypercalcemia to deal with. Last night and most of the today, they had Woodie on oxygen too, because he was having a hard time breathing. I am going to Houston in the morning. When I'm there, and after I get to see the little guy, I'll make the decision to stop his suffering for good while I'm there, or maybe I'll bring him back home for a couple of days, until I get up the nerve to stop the suffering. I'm afraid that's going to make it even harder to do what I think is best for the little guy. My problem is also, that I'm selfish~~~I don't want to give him up, I don't want him NOT to be here with us. His prognosis isn't good, and no matter what, I don't think I'll ever have the same little buddy I had two months ago back again. I miss him like crazy, and the tough thing is, there is not one thing anyone can do to make me feel any better,,,,just time. This really sucks!! |
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