It has now been three weeks since we began the Supraglan treatment. I'm disappointed to have to report I haven't been able to observe any changes in Koty. He's still thirsty, still piddles commensurate with thirst. His appetite has not diminished and his hair is still falling out.
On a positive note he still appears to be happy healthy and full of energy. This is good because cushingoid dogs are prone to various infections. They are also predisposed to developing hypothyroidism, pancreatitis, diabetes, seizures, hypertension, congestive heart failure, blood clots (thromboembolism), and liver and kidney failure.
As long as Koty is happy and energetic logic tells me those things that the Cushing's may cause are being held in abeyance for the time being.
©Kinsey Barnard
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
IN THE NICK OF TIME
UPS arrived at noon yesterday with Koty’s Supraglan. Last night we had a half foot of snow. It will be the last time we see Coleman, our UPS driver, until next spring.
The folks at Pet Wellbeing said the time it takes for Supraglan to start working varies with the dogs. Sometimes there are signs of improvement quickly. With others it may take weeks. And, of course, in some it doesn’t work at all. We’re hoping we among the lucky ones. I believe we will be.
It was gorgeous this morning after last night’s snowfall. Koty was happy to get out in it. One of the changes I had noted in him over the past months was a lack of interest in staying out after doing his duties. It was so wonderful to see him in his element enjoying the snow. He is after all a snow doggie.
For the record Koty began his Supraglan treatment November 16, 2011.
©Kinsey Barnard
PS: As I am posting Koty is back outside napping in the sunshine. I’m no doubt reading too much into this but this is a behavioral change back toward normal.
The folks at Pet Wellbeing said the time it takes for Supraglan to start working varies with the dogs. Sometimes there are signs of improvement quickly. With others it may take weeks. And, of course, in some it doesn’t work at all. We’re hoping we among the lucky ones. I believe we will be.
It was gorgeous this morning after last night’s snowfall. Koty was happy to get out in it. One of the changes I had noted in him over the past months was a lack of interest in staying out after doing his duties. It was so wonderful to see him in his element enjoying the snow. He is after all a snow doggie.
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| Koty enjoying the snow at Dancing Deer November 17, 2011 |
For the record Koty began his Supraglan treatment November 16, 2011.
©Kinsey Barnard
PS: As I am posting Koty is back outside napping in the sunshine. I’m no doubt reading too much into this but this is a behavioral change back toward normal.
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