If You Have Any Prayers Left...

[Guest OMGiluvgreys]

Prayers going to you and Misty.

[Guest LolasMom]

Adding my prayers and well wishes for you sweetheart.

[queenwinniesmom]

Claudia, I just saw this, and will say a prayer for Misty before I go to bed. I hope that tomorrow when I check in, I will see that your beautiful girl is eating.

 

 

Edited double post. I guess I'll say TWO prayers!

Edited December 1, 2008 by queenwinniesmom

[Guest Vinnie]

Adding our voices to the chants and prayers - c'mon sweet Misty - you need to eat in order to feel better. Hope you were able to jump start her appetite. Will keep you in our thoughts. Sending hugs and scritches.

[Guest vahoundlover]

Misty sweetheart, please please please tell your mom what you'd like to eat.

 

 

[tamborine]

Hope Misty's appetite picks up soon!

 

Hope Misty's appetite picks up soon!

[Guest HersheysMom]

Not sure if this will make you feel any better. I truely believe that the meds affect their appetite. When Nevada started the cushings meds, she became a VERY picky eater. She use to love canned food...on the meds, she turned off them. I had to start home cooking for her. There were some days where she just didn't want to eat. I felt like a short order cook, trying to please the old gal. Maybe try some home cookin' for the girlie?? Call me if you need me.....

I thought of you today Carol.Misty is only getting the meds on Monday mornings so I really don't think it's the meds, plus she gets something for her stomach an hour before meals. And the Cushing's symptoms are still there which leads me to believe that the dose is too low. And even when her appetite was really good, she's still losing weight, not typical if the tumor isin't malignant. As for home cooking, I wouldn't even eat my own cooking let alone subject poor Misty to it. If I haven't said it before, this disease sucks!!

 

Aw, now your cooking can't be THAT bad, Claudia

 

Sending lots of warm hugs and stricthes for dear Misty.

[Guest Greyglo]

Adding my prayers and wishes for an improved appetite for your Misty, Claudia. Hope your pretty girl is doing better soon!

[Guest twoskinnydogs]

We are praying for you Misty!

[Blaidd49]

Please remind me - what is Misty being treated with for the Cushings

Pam

QC Canada

 

 

When Misty was dx with Cushings, we knew what we would be in for, a rollercoaster ride for sure. Even knowing this is a brain tumor, I have held on to the statistics that 80% of the tumors are not malignant. I did not put her through the testing because I thought it best to not know. Treatment wouldn't be different so why know? I was excited because she gained back a few pounds but has since lost those and really doesn't want to eat. When she refused ice cream, I knew she really did not feel well. So if you could spare any more prayers, please say a prayer for my little Bo-Peep. Thanks!

 

[Guest GreysAndMoreGreys]

Many many good thoughts and prayers headed your way

 

[patricia]

How is Misty this morning?

[CaliforniaGreys]

Please remind me - what is Misty being treated with for the Cushings

Pam

QC Canada

 

 

When Misty was dx with Cushings, we knew what we would be in for, a rollercoaster ride for sure. Even knowing this is a brain tumor, I have held on to the statistics that 80% of the tumors are not malignant. I did not put her through the testing because I thought it best to not know. Treatment wouldn't be different so why know? I was excited because she gained back a few pounds but has since lost those and really doesn't want to eat. When she refused ice cream, I knew she really did not feel well. So if you could spare any more prayers, please say a prayer for my little Bo-Peep. Thanks!

Misty is on the anti-cancer drug, Lysodren and also Prednisone to prevent her from crashing

 

Thank you doesn't say enough for all the prayers and for caring about my little girl. She ate enough this am to be able to take her meds so that was truly a blessing.Ice cream in her food did the trick once again.

Edited December 1, 2008 by cbudshome

[Guest jurishound]

Hoping Misty is feeling better today!

[4My2Greys]

Oh Claudia, I just read this topic for the first time this morning and it just makes me sick with worry for Misty. I've read through the posts and see that Misty did eat this morning but I will still be joining in the chanting and sending of more healing thoughts to Misty for continued eating.

Your precious girl has been and will stay in my thoughts.

 

 

Judy,

Mom to Greyhounds Nadir & Beanie

& American Bulldog Bruiser

 

Oh Claudia, I just read this topic for the first time this morning and it just makes me sick with worry for Misty. I've read through the posts and see that Misty did eat this morning but I will still be joining in the chanting and sending of more healing thoughts to Misty for continued eating.

Your precious girl has been and will stay in my thoughts.

 

 

Judy,

Mom to Greyhounds Nadir & Beanie

& American Bulldog Bruiser

 

Oh Claudia, I just read this topic for the first time this morning and it just makes me sick with worry for Misty. I've read through the posts and see that Misty did eat this morning but I will still be joining in the chanting and sending of more healing thoughts to Misty for continued eating.

Your precious girl has been and will stay in my thoughts.

 

 

Judy,

Mom to Greyhounds Nadir & Beanie

& American Bulldog Bruiser

[4My2Greys]

Oh Claudia, I just read this topic the first time this morning and it just makes me sick with worry for Misty. I've read through the posts and see that Misty did eat this morning but I will still be joining in the chanting and sending of healing thoughts to Misty for continued eating...

...and a big hug to you

 

 

Judy,

Mom to Greyhounds Nadir & Beanie

& American Bulldog Bruiser

[Guest KyGrey]

I am so sorry you are having to go through this with Misty. Lee quit eating a month of so ago. He doesn't have Cushings but he wasn't eating due to his back. The vet told me to cook some chicken and see about giving him that. Chicken is high in protein and it has helped Lee start gaining part of his weight back. He gobbled it like it was his last meal. He is back to eating now that his LS meds have been changed. I would just boil the chicken on the stove. No salt, pepper, or any seasonings added. Maybe you could see if that might work. I don't know the symptoms of Cushings or what exactly Misty if going through.

 

Prayers being sent to Misty. I hope you can get her to eat something.

Edited December 1, 2008 by KyGrey

[Blaidd49]

Hi

I tried to PM but could not do so

Also, sorry to be coming in "late" on this and hope my questions will not be an annoyance.

Was there a particular reason for going with Lysodren vs Trilostane

I have first hand knowledge and very close second hand knowledge with both drugs.

If she has to have prednisone on a regular basis then I seriously wonder if Lysodren is appropriate in her case.

Please understand this is not intended as criticism but is simply observations from dealing with Cushings and a desire to help in any way I can.

Sincerely

Pam

QC Canada

jansim@allstream.net

 

 

 

 

[Misty is on the anti-cancer drug, Lysodren and also Prednisone to prevent her from crashing

 

[seeh2o]

She ate enough this am to be able to take her meds so that was truly a blessing.Ice cream in her food did the trick once again.

 

Claudia, that is good news. Are you going talk to or go to the vet today? I hope it's something that can be fixed with an adjustment of the dosage of her medication.

 

[4greyhounds]

Claudia, I am so happy to hear that she ate some this morning. We are continuing to pray for her and for you.....

[Guest jettcricket]

Prayers for your your pretty little girl.....

[CaliforniaGreys]

Hi

I tried to PM but could not do so

Also, sorry to be coming in "late" on this and hope my questions will not be an annoyance.

Was there a particular reason for going with Lysodren vs Trilostane

I have first hand knowledge and very close second hand knowledge with both drugs.

If she has to have prednisone on a regular basis then I seriously wonder if Lysodren is appropriate in her case.

Please understand this is not intended as criticism but is simply observations from dealing with Cushings and a desire to help in any way I can.

Sincerely

Pam

QC Canada

jansim@allstream.net

 

 

 

 

[Misty is on the anti-cancer drug, Lysodren and also Prednisone to prevent her from crashing

Pam, I appreciate your input and your experience. There has been much debate on Lysodren vs Trilostane. All I can say is that my vet prefers the Lysodren and its success rate is much higher than Trilostane. I have had this discussion with 2 other very Grey savy vets and they too suggested the Lysodren. Currently, my vet is treating 12 cases of Cushings, however Misty is the first GH with it in the practice. As for the Pred, she's on a very very low dose and it's only given on Monday and Tuesday. We do the ACTH Stim test on 12/9. Once again, I really do appreciate your input and your concern!

 

She ate enough this am to be able to take her meds so that was truly a blessing.Ice cream in her food did the trick once again.

 

Claudia, that is good news. Are you going talk to or go to the vet today? I hope it's something that can be fixed with an adjustment of the dosage of her medication.

Connie, most of the vets are at a conference at UC Davis until next week. I do have my vet's cell phone # should anything happen that I can't handle. ACTH Stim test is scheduled for 12/9. Only after that can we discuss changing her dose.

[Xan]

Misty gal, we know your tummy isn't happy, but you'll feel better all over if you keep eating, even so. Not to mention all your fans feelings, and your mom's!

 

Chanting:

*Misty's tummy is filled with happy hunger! Yummy food, get into her belly! Nom Nom Nom!! Misty's tummy is filled with happy hunger! Yummy food, get into her belly! Nom Nom Nom!! Misty's tummy is filled with happy hunger! Yummy food, get into her belly! Nom Nom Nom!! Misty's tummy is filled with happy hunger! Yummy food, get into her belly! Nom Nom Nom!! *

[carronstar]

Many prayers for Misty and all of you.

[Blaidd49]

No Problem

I understand there is still controversy regarding Trilostane (my vet does not use it but supports my right to "be different" - a specialist at the veterinary college near us does recommend it as a better first option)

Many of the failures with trilostane seem to have been due to starting on too high a dosage and there were also reported compounding problems which is why some folk used to get it directly from England (It is much more widely available now)

Our two first-hand successes with trilostane stabilized on 1/4 and 1/8 of the recommended daily dosage.

Our only success (and this was second-hand) with Lysodren was also a much lower dosage than expected and needed to be reduced again after a crash which occurred in later years - the good news is that the dog in question was diagnosed at age 8 and lived to be 17.

Is Misty also low thyroid??

Misty is lucky to have such a dedicated and persevering owner

Pam

 

 

Pam, I appreciate your input and your experience. There has been much debate on Lysodren vs Trilostane. All I can say is that my vet prefers the Lysodren and its success rate is much higher than Trilostane. I have had this discussion with 2 other very Grey savy vets and they too suggested the Lysodren. Currently, my vet is treating 12 cases of Cushings, however Misty is the first GH with it in the practice. As for the Pred, she's on a very very low dose and it's only given on Monday and Tuesday. We do the ACTH Stim test on 12/9. Once again, I really do appreciate your input and your concern!