William is being tested for "Cushings"

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sylvia

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This last few weeks, has been full of tests for my furkid William who will be 10 years old in January.
His symtons is excessive drinking and of course peeing. He appears to be gaining weight from 11.2 kg. to 11.8 kg. in a couples of weeks. (although he does'nt get anymore food or treats than he normally got) other than these things, his level of activity is slowing down but he is getting older.
He was diagnosed with Kidney disease a month previous to the above sympton - but according the vet the drinking to the amount of 6-7 cups a day is not usually associated with his readings.
He was then tested for Diabetes, and then Parvo. all came back negative
Last week on Thursday he got the Cushings test. and we are awaiting the results.
We hope and pray these results come back negative too
but was wondering if any of you wonderful shelties pawparents have experienced anything that is like this.
Any advise would be most appreciated.
and please keep us in your prayers to St. Francis for our beautiful boy.:confused2:
 
Dear St Francis, William is facing a frightening diagnosis. Please help him and his SheltieMom, Sylvia, cope with whatever might be heading their way. If possible, please let William's illness be something easily managed so that he can enjoy his life to the fullest. In the name of the Good Shepherd we ask for your support.
 
Hi Sylvia. I have dealt with Cushings and my thoughts and prayers are with you and William in hopes that the results are negative.

I had a beloved Sheltie/Beagle mix girl named Mikey. She was 12 when we put her down in May 2007. She started to do the same things as your boy. Drinking excessively, peeing a lot to the point she had to be locked in the kitchen at night and she paced. It didn't help that we were in the middle of moving at that time either. My advice to you, if the results show it is Cushings have the ultrasound done. This will help determine if it can be treated or not. Depending on what the vet sees, cushings may be treated with a chemo type pill. If I remember correctly it is a tumor that starts in the pituitary gland and doesn't allow it to function the way it should causing them to drink and pee more. I should have had the ultrasound done but didn't. We tried the chemo twice and it didn't work. We finally decided to let her go, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do but I couldn't watch her suffer. She is at peace now at the rainbow bridge. A month after that I had to have my Golden Retriever put down at 14 due to old age. What a month. My three girls now are my therapy after loosing both of them. I would be lost without my girls!

Please let us know what you find out. Big wags and licks from my girls to William.
 
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Sylvia,

My thoughts and good wishes are with you, William and your family. Big furry Sheltie hugs to you!!:smile2:
 
William is being tested for Cushings

Hi Everyone,
First let me tell you how much we appreciated your kind thoughts and prayers, and advise.

We got the results of the blood test for Cushings - No sign of it BUT apparently according to the Vet - the test is not always accurate. This is really confusing me but the Vet say's this is a very difficult disease to detect. So the Vet contacted an internist and she highly recommends we get an Ultra Sound of William's Abdomin to make sure - and in consideration of his kidney' s being a problem. Just like McGuire girl said. its best to make sure exactly what is going on, in order to take the right action i.e. meds
The appointment has been made for Friday afternoon at 4.00 p.,m.
The Vet Hospital is about a 3 hour drive from our house so it will be a long worrisome day.
I will contact you all again when I know the results, again thank you so much for your continued prayers and advise
Sylvia and her 4 shelties,
William, Morgan Patrick Sophie and our Bonnie at the Bridge.
 
I will keep you in my thoughts. I hope you have a safe trip to the vet's on Fri. and I hope that it provides some answers for you. Big hugs, wags and licks!!
 
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