Hello all, Ive been a member on the K9Cushings board since 2012 when my now 12 y/o boston terrier, Kona, was diagnosed with Cushings. Now I find myself looking for more help and advice since Kona was just recently diagnosed to have Diabetes as well.
Very similar symptoms and my vet has warned me now that there could be future frustrations trying to find out whats amiss when she has issues, does not sound like it will be fun or easy. She also mentioned that usually it is the Diabetes that comes first, but not this time.
I will say that her cushings has been under control and in the vets office last week they did a cortisol test which came back at 4.7. Her BG was 511 and urinalysis glu was at 1000, ketones negative. ( I think Glenda is attaching a link to my other posts so I dont want to duplicate info if not needed)
So, we started her on 3units of humulin-n 2 x day and also one week of clavamox due to minor UTI detected as well. She also takes 20 mg vetoryl 2x day along with milk thistle.
My concerns were how all the meds would react together and I didnt want to disrupt her cushings since she has been so stable.
She is not ravenous like expected, but she is drinking and peeing alot and her skin is flaky. I havent noticed much change in the habits yet but we did start at a low dose of insulin so I suspect it will be raised on next check which is monday 9/22.
They said at this time to not change her diet, she currently eats 1/2 wellness simple mixed with 1/2 homemade. I have already been pretty consistent with meal times due to the cushings med has to go in meals so, no change needed there. I usually rotate the dry food between a couple brands but was told that may not be good now? I need to keep her on the same foods all the time? One reason she said not to change the diet is because it took us some time to get this one to work with her cushings meds. (first complication I guess)
I do live quite a ways from the vet so shes already said I will be doing testing at home and can email her results on the curve testings and she can advise if I need to come in or make any changes. Ive been trying to read up on that, sounds like i will be making her into a pin cushion
Im curious as to the walmart brand I keep reading about for insulin, is it the same? The brand I got cost me 120.00 and was told not to use it past 30 days, at her current dose the vial should last 90 so that means I will wasting alot of insulin and money, at 120.00 every month.
So, lots of questions sorry, hope you guys can help. I look forward to meeting all of you and hearing your thoughts.
thanks !
Kona and Deb
Very similar symptoms and my vet has warned me now that there could be future frustrations trying to find out whats amiss when she has issues, does not sound like it will be fun or easy. She also mentioned that usually it is the Diabetes that comes first, but not this time.
I will say that her cushings has been under control and in the vets office last week they did a cortisol test which came back at 4.7. Her BG was 511 and urinalysis glu was at 1000, ketones negative. ( I think Glenda is attaching a link to my other posts so I dont want to duplicate info if not needed)
So, we started her on 3units of humulin-n 2 x day and also one week of clavamox due to minor UTI detected as well. She also takes 20 mg vetoryl 2x day along with milk thistle.
My concerns were how all the meds would react together and I didnt want to disrupt her cushings since she has been so stable.
She is not ravenous like expected, but she is drinking and peeing alot and her skin is flaky. I havent noticed much change in the habits yet but we did start at a low dose of insulin so I suspect it will be raised on next check which is monday 9/22.
They said at this time to not change her diet, she currently eats 1/2 wellness simple mixed with 1/2 homemade. I have already been pretty consistent with meal times due to the cushings med has to go in meals so, no change needed there. I usually rotate the dry food between a couple brands but was told that may not be good now? I need to keep her on the same foods all the time? One reason she said not to change the diet is because it took us some time to get this one to work with her cushings meds. (first complication I guess)
I do live quite a ways from the vet so shes already said I will be doing testing at home and can email her results on the curve testings and she can advise if I need to come in or make any changes. Ive been trying to read up on that, sounds like i will be making her into a pin cushion
Im curious as to the walmart brand I keep reading about for insulin, is it the same? The brand I got cost me 120.00 and was told not to use it past 30 days, at her current dose the vial should last 90 so that means I will wasting alot of insulin and money, at 120.00 every month.
So, lots of questions sorry, hope you guys can help. I look forward to meeting all of you and hearing your thoughts.
thanks !
Kona and Deb
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