Loraine

A compounding chemist will be able to break the tablets down and put into a suspension for dose sizes. I do not think that Chemist Warehouse have it (it is not on their website). I used to import it from England for my Cushpup, but Customs put a stop to that. Eventually I could only get it from the vet. It is worth phoning all the of the chemists in your area to see if any of them can get the drug, then you can take a script in from the vet (this is what they do in the US), but it is not often available to us in Oz.

Sas it was a cortisone shot and I did specifically ask (about 10 times) regarding the use of the two steriods together. My vet said that was what I had to do. I did double check as I was rather emotional having also taken a rescue in to send to the Bridge :rolleyes: . Sparky the rubber glove sounds like a better idea than shaving the boy- he is red all over his trunk - he would be soooo cold and look very strange

My vet just prescribed it for Zedley today. She seems to think I should shave the boy first. He is a Wire Haired Fox Terrier, and aside from it being bloody cold right now, he will look silly naked She has shaved off some hair on his shoulder and we are just going to treat that area for a week and see how it goes. He is also on AB's and had a steroid shot, poor boy, his whole trunk is spotty - that is what happens when you miss baths and grooming for 8 weeks 'coz Mum has one arm in a cast :cool: I am just wondering if anyone else is using this spray and if you are shaving your dogs.

That might be Robert McDowell and this is his email addy. Sorry can't find a phone number. [email protected]

I own a Wire Haired Fox Terrier (I may be the only person here who does ), but I gave up hand stripping as it hurts my hands I don't show Zedley so I groom him with electric clippers and scissors. Did/do you use an undercoating brush on him? I just use a stiff brush to release the underneath dead hairs. Due to a skin problem he is supposed to be getting a bath once a week and I usually take care of his grooming then. Right now he is 8 weeks post bath and groom, and he is filthy. I had an operation on one hand and have been splinted for weeks so unable to gorrm the ratbag. This week is his week for bath catch up time

My dog, Wire Haired Fox Terrier, has skin issues and I noticed that he was getting more darker pigmentation. He was under the care of McDowell's so I asked if it was normal and the answer was yes it is normal when dogs have had itchy skin and it starts to clear it allows more pigmentation to appear.

I own a Wire Haired Fox Terrier (I may be the only person here who does ), but I gave up hand stripping as it hurts my hands I don't show Zedley so I groom him with electric clippers and scissors.

Wow Colleen, what a great gut instinct to have, so glad you followed it.

Hi Loraine, chances are after the 3 sick-ups he may have created a tiny tear in the lining of his oesophagus (from the violence of spasms during vomiting) - this is quite common in humans also - called a Mallory Weiss tear.... most notable in those vomiting after a good night out drinking LOL Soft diet is good...... it may have been a bit of bone but I am picking a tear - as that's more common. You don't do anything for people either..... (I am a Gastro Nurse) Rae Thanks Rae, I just wish the devils could speak English

Hi Horty, cost me $33.00 to have him thoroughly checked out at the vet (pensioner rate :D ) just to be on the safe side, as I really was not 100% sure that it was sick and not poo. Being about 99% sure I had watched him and knew he was feeling off colour. You need to control that wild animal called Ella , my friend's dog kept eating plastic and evenutally ended up having to have an operation to remove a bit from his intestines Now that cost a small fortune, lets hope that Ella sicks up all of her plastic lunch (you really should feed her more often )

You keep calling her a devil - that is where she hides her horns

thanks Pers. He had a good night's sleep andf has eaten a soft brekky (does not normally have brekky) as he only had a small dinner last night (salmon for the sick ). Thank dog that he is back to his normal silly self His meals for the nexct few days will be boneless and softish to help him heal.

OK been to the vet. She thinks he has scratched his esophagus, but I have to keep an eye on him in case he has swallowed a large-ish piece of bone that may be stuck. So far he has eaten his dinner (salmon just to tempt him). He has passed a normal stool, run through the park and played with a couple of his doggy mates.

thanks PW, he is not on any meds - I'm just hoping it is a cut from a bit of bone. See the bet in a few hours

Thanks baifra

My Zedley threw up blood four times yesterday The day before he had eaten a whole chicken wing (it fell of the kitchen side whilst I was one handedly trying to remove the tips). He is on a BARF diet and regularly gets the wing tips and necks and sometimes a whole wing. We were out for the first three upchucks so I could not inspect too closely, the fourth was in the kitchen so I could see that is was red/brownish blood with no lumpy bits. He was a bit off colour yesterday, but slept fine (beside me on the bed) and appears to be OK today, no sick so far. I have spoken to the vet, and I can take him this arvo if he is not good. I am just wondering if he could have just scraped his esophagus or stomach with the bone, and mayne things will right themselves. Sorry for any errors or nto making sesnce as I only have one hand available ATM, have a cast on the left hand after on operation. TIA for any insight.

Could be Cushing's - increased water, hungry and a pot belly. What we often put down to old age.

RIP Bronwyn, run free darling girl. So sorry Greytmate for your loss.

Kelly it is so great to see our pooches return to normality once the cortisol starts to reduce. One tip for you, please as your specialist/vet for copies of the blood test results and keep a separate file for Chloe's Cushing's. It really does help down the track. I used an excel spreadsheet to keep a note of my boy's numbers so that I could constantly see any quirks and changes and then discuss them with the vet. The optimal range of cortisol (usualy done during an ACTH test) is 86nmol to 106 nmol. Those are the numbers you are looking to get to with Chloe, and then you try to keep her in that range. If you vet does ug/dl I have a conversion I can let you have. Don't forget you can contact me any time you feel a need for a non vet shoulder. Go Chloe and Go Kelly :rolleyes:

Two beautiful girls in that pic - proud Mum and glorious girl :D It may take up to three months for the weight to drop off Chloe. Weight gain is an unfortunate side effect of too much cortisol zooming around the system. Same goes for the itchyness etc. Takes time for the cortisol side effects to completely disappear. You are doing a great job, so keep up the good work and keep us informed of her progress

I buy it from Lenards and Zedley loves it. They use Chicken frames and necks, and I have seen them mince it.

That is good news Kelly. I used to measure my boy's water as I put it into the bowl, then pour out what was left back into the just and see how much he was drinking I am so glad that you have found a vet who is going to work with you and knows the right things to do. A big for Chloe being such a brave girl.

Any news yet

Update on Zedley. I have been using the vet grade shampoo for the last three washes as he had got really itchy again, now his skin is normal again, so I will go back to the normal grade shampoo. He is still getting the supp in his food for this great product

Well at least you know what you are dealing with. Remember to tell the specialist about her arthritis and the drugs she has been on. They can advise and help with future meds for that problem. I am thinking you will probably be going to go with Trilostane (the newer drug). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help (or just an old shoulder to lean on) ETA my correct email addy - [email protected]