Post by sara on Dec 15, 2011 17:34:12 GMT -5
Hello,
I am really hoping somebody has some advice or experience to share with me. I have 2 greyhounds - my oldest Tess is 8 - nearly 9, and ive had her nearly 5 years. Recently she has lost weight, become less active and is drinking lots of water resulting in her weeing in the house and crying for me to let her out at least every 2 hours during the night. She seems quite happy apart from this.
The vet has run a series of tests on her and concluded there is nothing seriously wrong with her internal organs but he did find too much protein and blood in her urine and low levels of protein in her blood. He thinks it is cushings but advised as further diagnostic tests are expensive and often inconclusive, we should save our money for treating any possible side effects that she gets from it. (Im kicking myself but I dont have insurance for her as she has had an long term problem with her shoulder/leg since i got her - and i found it impossible to find an affordable cover that was any good)
The problem is I am absolutely exhausted.... last night she had me up at 11, 1, 2, 3.30 and then 5 am! After nearly 4 months of not having more than 2 - 3 hours stretch of sleep its really taking its toll on me - am turning in to a short tempered emotional wreak! I have a young daughter and i dont think its fair on her either.
The vet said taking up her water is not an option as her body must need it, so i havent but am getting really tempted to as i need sleep! I have ordered a indoor dog loo and will try to train her to use it at night if i can.
Does anyone have any other ideas? Does the vets advice seem right or should i try taking her to see another vet?
Id be really greatful for any ideas!
Thank you.
I am really hoping somebody has some advice or experience to share with me. I have 2 greyhounds - my oldest Tess is 8 - nearly 9, and ive had her nearly 5 years. Recently she has lost weight, become less active and is drinking lots of water resulting in her weeing in the house and crying for me to let her out at least every 2 hours during the night. She seems quite happy apart from this.
The vet has run a series of tests on her and concluded there is nothing seriously wrong with her internal organs but he did find too much protein and blood in her urine and low levels of protein in her blood. He thinks it is cushings but advised as further diagnostic tests are expensive and often inconclusive, we should save our money for treating any possible side effects that she gets from it. (Im kicking myself but I dont have insurance for her as she has had an long term problem with her shoulder/leg since i got her - and i found it impossible to find an affordable cover that was any good)
The problem is I am absolutely exhausted.... last night she had me up at 11, 1, 2, 3.30 and then 5 am! After nearly 4 months of not having more than 2 - 3 hours stretch of sleep its really taking its toll on me - am turning in to a short tempered emotional wreak! I have a young daughter and i dont think its fair on her either.
The vet said taking up her water is not an option as her body must need it, so i havent but am getting really tempted to as i need sleep! I have ordered a indoor dog loo and will try to train her to use it at night if i can.
Does anyone have any other ideas? Does the vets advice seem right or should i try taking her to see another vet?
Id be really greatful for any ideas!
Thank you.