moyu

Well after weeks of waiting and more tests we are about to embark on some treatment for a thyroid condition. JHust waiting on the medication to arrive. All tests to this stage are negative to Cushings, however this is without an ultra sound which will be the next step if Minnie does not respond to this round of treatment. Some abnormalities were found in the thyroid. my vet suggests we go this way rather than subject Minnie to more tests so here's hoping. Thankyou for that suggestion Erny as the vet had not proposed that test. Minnie is not too bad, has slowed down and still has a saggy belly and huge appetite for a tiny dog. Her coat is fine and no excessive weeing or drinking. Will keep you informed and thankyou all for your concern .

No Kelly Louise it was Erny who mentioned the thyroid, thanks Erny I do want to cover all possibilities. When I Googled canine thyroid certainly the symptoms were very simular. From what you have to say Kelly Louise diagnosis is not all that simple or straight forward. Will keep you updated certainly.

Well I now have my doggies' results. All blood tests came back normal. Having said that she is still rather depressed & lethargic looking. She does have a dodgy liver and my vet thinks mabe it was a pancreatitis episode. However she is to have another test for Cushings in 2 to 3 months as apparently it does not always show up immediately in the early stages. On Dec 5th she is to have a bile acid test and Kelly Louise, she will have her thyroid tested at that time. Thank you for that suggestion, and no she has not been tested for that previously. She is currently on a strict diet, canned L.D. Prescription food which she does not really like . This is helping to get her weight down as she eats smaller meals. The insatiable thirst has gone , as has the weeing inside. I guess there are some positives in all of this but the diagnosis is still rather inconclusive. Thank you all for your interest , I will let you know how things unfold.

Thank you all very much for your replies and information provided. My dog has had the tests done, results should be available Friday or Monday at the latest. I am worried , she is quite dpressed and was putting on too much weight. My vet has suggested restricting her food somewhat. Even withholding food completely some days. She never seems to fill up and would eat anything offered to her. I will keep you informed of progress. moyu

I am almost certain my little dog has Cushings Disease. She is booked in for testing on Monday. Can anyone iell me how they have managed this camplaint? Any stories good or bad would be appreciated. She is showing the classic symptoms , e.g. distended stomach etc.increased hunger and thirst.