CaliforniaGreys Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Claudia I am so sorry. Cushings is so awful. It sounds like the worst is about over. I am wondering if cutting the dosage sooner than that may be an option. Maybe she would get some of her appetite back. I do not know much about the meds she is taking, but this may be an option since she is about where you want her to be. Is she having any other symptons besides the weight loss? ETA Just read that she is eating. Is the weight loss a side effect of the meds?. That's the first thing I asked Lora, can we cut back on the drug because I have been anxious to get it cut back. But, not an option and he said we may never be able to cut back. Next test should reveal more about that. Most Cushings dogs, not all but most gain weight. As for it being a side effect of the drug, that's difficult to say because it's a human anti-cancer drug so the studies are with humans, not animals. The more I think about it all, I'm not afraid of not knowing it's time, I'm more afraid of mis-reading the signs. Make sense? Misty's a tough to read Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Sending good wishes your way. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 My vet just called. He said he's concerned about the weight loss but not worried yet. The Lysodren would not cause weight loss and he said several of his Cushing's dogs have lost weight once they start to stabilize,which doesn't make sense to me in Misty's case however we will need to weigh Misty in 2 weeks and if she's lost anymore then he said there's something else going on that's causing it. Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4baddogs Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Extra prayers for your pretty girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Claudia this must be taking such a toll. I know how much of a worry it is just to watch and wonder. I know nothing about Cushing's either so I have no advice about that, but I do know about knowing. You know your girl best and you will know when she's had enough; when Misty is just not Misty anymore. However, we are all praying that it will be along time before that time comes. Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You know the two of you are in my prayers. It's such a hard road to travel. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytgrandma Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 prayers and good thoughts for sweet Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Lots and lots of prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Just checking in on our beautiful sexatary. Sending more prayers to your sweetie, Claudia. I wish there was something we could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Oh Misty, I'm glad you're eating, but you need to gain some weight too. and Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Always in my thoughts, forever in my prayers. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Misty will be in my prayers. Get well soon Misty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco_Nikki Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Drake - Fortified Power x Cajun Oriel Janney - Ronco x Sol Happy Waiting at the bridge: Sirocco - (Reko Sirocco) - Trojan Episode x Reko Princess; Nikki - (MPS Sharai) - Devilish Episode x MPS Daisy Queen;Yukon - (Yak Back) - Epic Prince x Barts Cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Keeping Misty in my prayers. Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Alright, Claudia, you tell that girl of yours to stop scaring all of us and get some weight on those hips! If I have to sneak some lard or something crazy in those banana & oatmeal treats, I will! We'll be thinking about you guys. I really hope things get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sending lots of prayers :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sending love and good thoughts Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sending prayers for sweet Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 of course you're both in my thoughts Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyndiW Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Glad to hear she is eating so well but yeah, it just doesn't add up why she is losing so much weight. Many thoughts and prayers coming her way (and yours too). Please give her a big kiss and hug from my boys (and me too)! Misty, you start putting on some weight for your mommy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Oh Claudia! I'm so sorry! I was so hoping that she would have a really good test result. We're all thinking about you and your girl here and sending lots of white light and healing thoughts! greysmom Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Oh Claudia, I hope you know by now that you and Misty are ALWAYS in my prayers! With everything she's eating I can't imagine what's making her lose weight and pray the vet has a resolution to that. I know her thyroid was checked awhile ago but do you think it might be off? I'm just trying to think of ANYTHING that might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Oh Claudia, I hope you know by now that you and Misty are ALWAYS in my prayers! With everything she's eating I can't imagine what's making her lose weight and pray the vet has a resolution to that. I know her thyroid was checked awhile ago but do you think it might be off? I'm just trying to think of ANYTHING that might help. Her last post pill thyroid check was right on, but I guess it's possible. We will weigh her in 2 weeks but if she's still losing, we're done. Jackie,Misty has been through quite enough. Now we have the Cushings pretty much under control and then this. Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I say a little prayer for Misty each time I see her photo - which is often! Such a gorgeous girl. Knowing nothing about Cushings other than reading Misty's story, I can only continue to pray. Please don't lose any more weight, sweet Misty! Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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