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« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2007, 06:40:01 AM »
Ah, God bless you Memere for being such an advocate for your baby.  Keep us posted.  Thanks.
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« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2007, 08:21:02 AM »
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Ah, God bless you Memere for being such an advocate for your baby.  Keep us posted.  Thanks.


Good morning Frijole....no answers yet....but did find some Cushing's when looking for canine diabetes....you probably already have this list but sending in case.... Smile

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2007, 05:10:34 PM »
MeMere,

Still no news?  I've been checking since this AM....just wondering.
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2007, 05:19:00 PM »
Just got home from the vet....he can hardly hold his head up...is on IVs with potassium...has a bladder infection and on antibiotics...the bladder infection may be the kiss of death....the vet has a call in to the University of KY....and I asked the big question today...how many diabetics does the vet have...?  There is Toby and one old cat...!

I also asked the other big question...how long can this go on...it has been since 12/24/06...12 days...

Frijole...that site is super....many many thanks.... Very Happy

Going to see him tomorrow morning ...hope there is better news...
thank you all...Mere
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« Reply #24 on: January 05, 2007, 05:38:03 PM »
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Just got home from the vet....he can hardly hold his head up...is on IVs with potassium...has a bladder infection and on antibiotics...the bladder infection may be the kiss of death....the vet has a call in to the University of KY....and I asked the big question today...how many diabetics does the vet have...?  There is Toby and one old cat...!

I also asked the other big question...how long can this go on...it has been since 12/24/06...12 days...

Frijole...that site is super....many many thanks.... Very Happy

Going to see him tomorrow morning ...hope there is better news...
thank you all...Mere

Thank you Mere for keeping us informed.  I hope Toby pulls through and responds to the treatment they are giving him.
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« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2007, 06:39:21 PM »
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Just got home from the vet....he can hardly hold his head up...is on IVs with potassium...has a bladder infection and on antibiotics...the bladder infection may be the kiss of death....the vet has a call in to the University of KY....and I asked the big question today...how many diabetics does the vet have...?  There is Toby and one old cat...!

I also asked the other big question...how long can this go on...it has been since 12/24/06...12 days...

Frijole...that site is super....many many thanks.... Very Happy

Going to see him tomorrow morning ...hope there is better news...
thank you all...Mere


Did you get responses yet?  I could PM one of the moderators from the Cushings site if you want me to expedite help!?  Let me know!
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« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2007, 08:24:05 PM »
Frijole....many answers.....and thanks....smart people who have been taking care of their dogs for years....!   Very Happy
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« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2007, 08:31:21 PM »
I just KNEW they had to be as great as the Cushings board.  Thank GOD.  I am just so glad that I could help someone on this site..  The Cushings group has saved my dog.  

You have to keep us posted.... we'll do our part by saying some prayers for you.
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« Reply #28 on: January 06, 2007, 01:47:40 AM »
What are the symptoms of canine diabetes?  My Mom is a diabetic, and so was my grandfather, so I am familiar with the human disease. Is it similar in dogs?

I hope Toby can pull through. I have you and your furry baby in my prayers, MeMere.
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« Reply #29 on: January 06, 2007, 01:17:56 PM »
oh MeMere, I had not read this and I'm just so sorry. I see bean linked you into a community online, little none says many of those are the best leads for alternatives.........oh I hope Toby can pull through and recover. {{{Hugs}}}
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« Reply #30 on: January 06, 2007, 05:12:34 PM »
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What are the symptoms of canine diabetes?  My Mom is a diabetic, and so was my grandfather, so I am familiar with the human disease. Is it similar in dogs?

I hope Toby can pull through. I have you and your furry baby in my prayers, MeMere.


Hi pdh3....with my dog it was increased thirst...drinking bowls full....and getting up to go out during the night....plus gobbling down food...any food....brand new behavior(S) and I mentioned it to vet in Florida who tested him...his blood sugar was near 600 and she took him everywhere with her...even home at night...in order to get him stable.
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« Reply #31 on: January 06, 2007, 05:15:50 PM »
Well....Toby looks a little better today....not good but he stood up like a drunk and tried to go to the door going outside....!  No food yet...still on IV's....taking meds for possible ulcer....and not looking me in the eye....do believe he would have something to say if he could speak... Smile
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« Reply #32 on: January 06, 2007, 05:27:34 PM »
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Well....Toby looks a little better today....not good but he stood up like a drunk and tried to go to the door going outside....!  No food yet...still on IV's....taking meds for possible ulcer....and not looking me in the eye....do believe he would have something to say if he could speak... Smile

I'm glad he looked a little better today Mere.

If he could speak he would say thank you for taking such good care of me.
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« Reply #33 on: January 06, 2007, 06:17:41 PM »
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What are the symptoms of canine diabetes?  My Mom is a diabetic, and so was my grandfather, so I am familiar with the human disease. Is it similar in dogs?

I hope Toby can pull through. I have you and your furry baby in my prayers, MeMere.


Hi pdh3....with my dog it was increased thirst...drinking bowls full....and getting up to go out during the night....plus gobbling down food...any food....brand new behavior(S) and I mentioned it to vet in Florida who tested him...his blood sugar was near 600 and she took him everywhere with her...even home at night...in order to get him stable.


Memere, interesting... those are also the main signs of cushings.  Only sugars are fine, liver enzymes high on blood panel testing.  usually first test done.

Will keep your baby in my thoughts and prayers...
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« Reply #34 on: January 06, 2007, 07:29:38 PM »
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What are the symptoms of canine diabetes?  My Mom is a diabetic, and so was my grandfather, so I am familiar with the human disease. Is it similar in dogs?

I hope Toby can pull through. I have you and your furry baby in my prayers, MeMere.


Hi pdh3....with my dog it was increased thirst...drinking bowls full....and getting up to go out during the night....plus gobbling down food...any food....brand new behavior(S) and I mentioned it to vet in Florida who tested him...his blood sugar was near 600 and she took him everywhere with her...even home at night...in order to get him stable.


Memere, interesting... those are also the main signs of cushings.  Only sugars are fine, liver enzymes high on blood panel testing.  usually first test done.

Will keep your baby in my thoughts and prayers...


You are reading my mind...lol....do not know much about Cushing's but his alk.phos. is 1150...way high...
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« Reply #35 on: January 06, 2007, 08:04:41 PM »
Memere, I think I have your email somewhere.. I'll spare the board a lesson in Cushings. ha.
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« Reply #36 on: January 06, 2007, 08:20:54 PM »
beans...not boring at all!
My middle daughter wants to be a vet. She is gifted in chemistry, math and biology, and loves animals with a passion. I like to pass this stuff on to her. She will be interested in this subject, and in finding out about Cushings.
The symptoms of diabetes in dogs is just like the symptoms in humans.....very good to know. My much loved golden retriever is only 3 years old, but you never know what can happen.
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« Reply #37 on: January 06, 2007, 09:29:27 PM »
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beans...not boring at all!
My middle daughter wants to be a vet. She is gifted in chemistry, math and biology, and loves animals with a passion. I like to pass this stuff on to her. She will be interested in this subject, and in finding out about Cushings.
The symptoms of diabetes in dogs is just like the symptoms in humans.....very good to know. My much loved golden retriever is only 3 years old, but you never know what can happen.


Many helpful sites out there, but the one that saved my dog is
caninecushings.net   Very knowledgeable, caring dog owners with years of experience dealing with it.  They know much more than many vets.  The thing with vet medicine is that there are very few specialists.... believe it or not NONE in my whole state!   Shocked

People are spending more money on health care for their dogs and some vets are stepping up to the plate and learning new things while others are content to assume you won't question them and they don't even look at the reference guides before diagnosing and getting paid for it to boot.

Your daughter can use that talent and contribute greatly.  If she is like you, I am sure she will!
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« Reply #38 on: January 06, 2007, 10:16:37 PM »
Two things to report.....first, the vet was very impressed that I was on a canine diabetes website and had learned a great deal about the insulins...in some cases, more than he knew at this time....and....he called not long ago to tell me that Toby had retained some water and some food and that he looked better...still sort of drunk though....and he will call again tomorrow.  He "did not want to give me too much encouragement" but I do feel better tonight... Smile  Thanks you folks....
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« Reply #39 on: January 06, 2007, 11:06:31 PM »
It is nice of him to call but frankly I had rather that he would have spent the hours on the websites doing research.   Laughing  Laughing Sorry, I am getting cynical after my experience.  I did find a great vet out of the deal but...
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