Sinais seu cão está tendo uma crise Addisonian

Por petbucket em 22 May 2015 |

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Sinais seu cão está tendo uma crise Addisonian

Uma crise Addisoniana é o resultado da doença de Addison não diagnosticada em cães. Se o seu cão não recebe atenção médica imediata, ela pode morrer de falência de múltiplos órgãos. A parte mais difícil sobre a doença de Addison é saber que seu animal de estimação tem. Sinais são sutis, e é preciso um cão atento proprietário para ver as alterações. Uma vez diagnosticado, a doença de Addison é facilmente gerenciada a um custo razoável. Aqui estão alguns sinais reveladores de que seu cão poderia estar tendo uma crise Addisoniana.

O que é doença de Addison?

A doença de Addison é uma doença genética onde as glândulas supra-renais do seu cão já não produzem os hormônios necessários para lidar com o estresse. A doença afeta principalmente cães do sexo feminino, e não apresenta sintomas até cerca de cinco anos de idade.

Fazendo longas caminhadas, novos cães na casa, pessoas que se deslocam para dentro e para fora e uma mudança de ambiente são todos os gatilhos para o estresse do seu cão. Normalmente, as glândulas adrenais do seu cão excretam glicocorticóides para lidar com o estresse. Além dos glicocorticóides, as glândulas adrenais também liberam mineralocorticóides para equilibrar os eletrólitos. Quando esses esteróides não são excretados durante o estresse, seu cão é incapaz de lidar com ele, os eletrólitos tornam-se desequilibrado, e coração do seu cão e os rins deixam de funcionar. O resultado é uma tragédia, mas você pode evitá-lo apressando seu cão a um veterinário de emergência que pode estabilizar seu animal de estimação.

Sinais de uma crise

Para identificar os sintomas, você deve saber o comportamento do seu cão. Mesmo os veterinários dizem-lhe que a doença de Addison é uma desordem extremamente difícil de diagnosticar a menos que o veterinário saiba fazer o trabalho do sangue. Primeiro, seu cão provavelmente será mais letárgico. Se o seu cão normalmente segue você em torno da casa, ela provavelmente vai parar e deitado lá como você se move ao redor.

Em seguida, seu cão vai perder o seu apetite e mostrar sinais de anorexia. Ela pode tentar comer, mas assim que comer, vomitará. A diarréia também é um problema. Entre a diarréia eo vômito, o cão torna-se perigosamente desidratado.

Se você dormir com seu cão, outro sinal perceptível é o shakes. O cão vai tremer como se estivesse frio ou doente. Ela pode tentar dormir perto de você para o calor, mas ela treme e acorda você.

O que poderia jogar proprietários cão é que o cão ainda vai beber água regularmente. Ela vai mesmo caminhar regularmente. Embora, quando ela anda ela não vai querer ir distâncias longas e pode até mesmo sentar. O comportamento do seu cão será letárgico, independentemente da atividade.

Se algum destes sintomas estão presentes com o seu cão, é imperativo que você imediatamente levar o cão para um veterinário. Se for noite, encontre um veterinário de emergência em sua área. Cães passando por uma crise Addisonian entrará em colapso rapidamente, por isso é importante agir rapidamente.

Tratamento da doença de Addison

Se você receber o seu cão para o veterinário rapidamente, o veterinário vai dar o cão fluidos, medicação e estabilizá-la. Dependendo de quão crítica a condição, o cão poderia ter desequilíbrios de sódio e potássio, um sopro cardíaco e ruídos funcionando mal.

Depois que seu cão está estabilizado, você pode geralmente levá-la para casa depois de um par de dias. Seu cão será dependente de dois medicamentos: Prednisona e Percorten. Seu cão vai tomar doses diárias de prednisona. A dosagem é determinada pelo seu veterinário. Os golpes de Percorten são dados todos os meses. Percorten é o tratamento mais caro, mas você pode comprar a garrafa por cerca de US $ 200 e ter o veterinário dar o seu cão um tiro para cerca de US $ 10 cada visita. A garrafa Percorten vai durar vários meses para um cão pequeno. Prednisone é muito mais barato. A garrafa de prednisona custa cerca de US $ 15 por mês.

Um cão pequeno necessitará somente aproximadamente 1.5mg de Prednisone cada dia. No entanto, você precisará dobrar essa dose quando você antecipar momentos estressantes para o cão. Por exemplo, se você levar o cão para o veterinário, viajar com ela, introduzir um novo cão ou ter visitantes, você precisa dobrar sua dose.

O prognóstico para um cão tratado com doença de Addison é muito promissor. Enquanto você receber o cão para o veterinário durante os sintomas de crise, o seu cão vai se recuperar. Conhecer o seu cão é a chave para identificar qualquer episódios mais, mas com a medicação adequada e tratamento, o seu cão vai viver uma vida longa e feliz.

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Christine Martin23 May 2017Reply

Oi, eu tive sorte o meu Vet suspeitar que Addison é meu cachorro um macho viveu por mais 5 anos ele tinha 6 anos quando descobrimos.

I Austrália é muito mais barato para obter o VET para escrever uma prescrição para os comprimidos e obtê-lo do químico.

julie uchtmann25 Jul 2017Reply

Meu Dachshund de 2 anos acabou de ser diagnosticado na semana passada. No momento em que o hospital fez essa descoberta (passamos por Ortho e Neuro Cirurgião), ela estava em crise. Ela passou 3 dias na UTI e foi enviada para casa estável. Dentro de 16 horas, ela começou a tremer novamente e estava perdendo o controle de suas pernas traseiras. Eu a levei de volta ao hospital e eles verificaram seus laboratórios, que melhoraram e eu a peguei mais tarde naquele dia. Depois de ter estado em casa um par de horas, seu traseiro começou a balançar novamente, e ela simplesmente não parecia bem. Não sei o que fazer! Ela está em 5 medicamentos diferentes e já gastei US $ 5k. Por que ela não está melhorando? Isso leva tempo, ou seja, semanas. Estou com uma perda total quanto aos meus próximos passos.

angelique25 Jul 2017Reply

Oi Julie, Meu cachorro é uma mistura de Dachshund. Ela teve um episódio há alguns meses e quase morreu. Levou meu cão cerca de uma semana para voltar ao seu eu normal. Ela caminhou muito devagar por vários dias depois do primeiro tiro. Ela voltou ao normal, embora eu tenha percebido que sua personalidade se acalmou um pouco desde que isso aconteceu, e os medicamentos causaram ganho de peso devido ao aumento da fome e da sede. O veterinário do meu cachorro diz que seus números de rim ainda não voltaram ao normal No entanto, o evento pode ter tido efeitos em seus rins. Espero que seu cão melhore logo!

Alicia 25 Jul 2017Reply

Oi Julie, eu tenho um Chiweenie, diagnosticado aos 4 anos, ele tem 5 anos agora. Se o seu cão tiver doença de addison, não há "ficar melhor", desculpe dizer. É uma doença incurável, mas manejável. Meu filhote toma 1/4 de 5mg de prednisolona todos os dias e .4ml de percorten v injectado a cada 25 dias, que será para o resto da vida. Ele passou uma semana na UTI quando teve uma crise. Para diagnosticar a doença de Addison, o veterinário precisa fazer um exame de sangue e verificar o equilíbrio de eletrólitos dos seus cães. Se ela estiver em 5 medicamentos diferentes, para que eles estão? Espero que isso tenha sido útil. Addison é absolutamente uma merda, você está sempre preocupado constantemente, toda vez que seu cão abana você acha que algo está errado. Mas se você ama o seu cão e dá-lhes a ajuda que eles precisam, eles viverão uma vida feliz e amá-lo-ão de volta.

Diane 25 Jul 2017Reply

My dog today pit mix was diagnosed with Addison’s and reading everyone’s posts I’m not sure what to do. I don’t have a lot of money to invest if she goes into a crisis. I have to give her a shot tonight and start her 24hrs later on prednisone

Anna01 Out 2017Reply

I had a Chihuahua/ Jack Russell he was on 4 yrs old & stopped eating, barking,every thing but drinking. Then we went to bed & woke up and he could no longer walk or sit up. I took it to my vet. Who kept him over night and still didn't respond to the meds. She advised me that my dog was very sick and even if he was on all the proper meds he could still relapse. I seen how sick my dog was and as much as it killed me I had to put him to sleep. I cry & miss him every minute as he was my side kick. But I couldn't let him suffer. Even he knew how sick he was. I pray for you all and your furbabies. But please don't let them suffer. And this disease can run into a very expensive illness. Please put your animal ahead of your own feelings. They feel miserable too. Hugs to all.

Maria01 Out 2017Reply

Thank you for your words my chiewawa was diagnosed today and I feel Loss I don't want her to suffer and I too am on limited income she is 15 and has been a great companion.

Kat06 Dec 2017Reply

Addison's is a sad disease and it's imperative that you tune into your animal friend. I have had the lovely opportunity of knowing a beautiful German Short-haired pointer who was diagnosed around 2 or 3 with Addison's. Her human parent passed away and their son, my BF, adopted her at 8 1/2 years old and she very quickly she slipped into a very grave Addisonian crisis episode. She survived and over the last 5 years I have helped care for her and came to love her as my own. Amazingly she lived to 13.5 and finally we had to put her down a few days ago. My advise is to learn and understand everything about their behavior and this disease, so as to avoid losing them before their time is up. Zoey lived a good life in spite of it all. She will be missed.

Samantha06 Dec 2017Reply

Eu tenho um ponteiro de cabelo curto alemão que acaba de ser diagnosticado na semana passada! Ela estava em modo crise e na UTI por 3 dias. Ela está em casa agora e começou seu primeiro mês de comprimidos de prednisona. Ela perdeu 10 libras durante a crise e é anérgica. Quando seu ponteiro passou por modos de crise eles perderam peso? E, em caso afirmativo, quanto tempo demorou para que eles começassem a ganhar? Estou apenas preocupado porque meu pobre bebê simplesmente não tem bastante apetite e não parece estar colocando muito peso em: (

Debbie Lockyer 04 Jan 2018Reply

Uma doença muito triste e muito difícil de entender, esta noite eu tive que colocar minha pompa de 4 anos de idade para dormir como ela era tão mal.

lja04 Jan 2018Reply

so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻

AMY21 Feb 2018Reply

Meu ponteiro de cabelos curtos alemão Grand Dog é de 5 e um mês e meio, ele entrou na crise de Addison, ele estava quase vivo no momento em que o levamos à clínica de Emergência. Estou feliz em dizer que ele puxou, mas ele perdeu muito peso, ele não come, ele não quer beber água e o veterinário não está nos ajudando a lidar com isso, isso é normal?

Cheryl21 Feb 2018Reply

Talvez o veterinário deve prescrever medicamentos contra a náusea se ele não quiser comida e água? O seu cão está com um esteróide e percortado? O esteróide deve tornar seu cão com fome e sede.

Um dos meus cachorros spaniel / point / plott cão de mistura foi diagnosticado no ano passado depois de entrar em crise Addisonian. Foi em ER por 5 dias. Perdeu 20 libras. A pele estava caindo, estava perdendo o controle das pernas. Não comeria nem beberia nada. Ela tinha 4 anos quando diagnosticada.

Meu outro cachorro, sua irmã, está começando a deslizar também. Teve problemas com a diarréia no mês passado. Tomou antibióticos e probióticos e isso corrigiu o problema, mas ela continuou a ser letárgica. Além disso, ela estava ficando desidratada porque não tinha interesse em beber água. Alguns dias atrás, ela começou a vomitar. Não é possível impedir a comida e não tem interesse em nada além do sono. Estivemos no veterinário todas as manhãs nos últimos 3 dias. Finalmente, eles a admitiram e pedi que os testes de Addison fossem executados de novo. Eles o executaram no mês passado e um voltou baixo normal e o ACTH voltou normal.

Talvez o veterinário precise verificar novamente os níveis de eletrólito do seu cão? Se ele estiver com um esteróide e percorten, talvez a dosagem não esteja certa?

Lembro-me de que, quando meu primeiro cão foi diagnosticado, ela não tinha interesse em seus alimentos antigos. Descobrimos que o alimento de lata de bovino orgânico Newman's Own era de interesse para ela e ela comeria com entusiasmo. Mas primeiro tivemos que começar com a comida para bebês. Também tivemos que tentar alguns tipos de alimentos enlatados antes de encontrar um que ela toleraria. Ela estava na comida enlatada por cerca de duas semanas antes de começarmos a introduzir lentamente sua velha kibble e FreshPet de volta à sua dieta.

Panmela A Cady21 Feb 2018Reply

addison's típicos, não apareceu em nenhum teste, mas com certeza agiu assim, começou depois que meus limpadores de janela vieram quando eu estava no trabalho e tenho certeza que ela ficou louca. isso poderia ter desencadeado e episódio
Isso é mais comum em ponteiros de cabelos curtos? o meu é! / 2 Poço e Ponteiro
Eu apenas como último recurso empurrei uma prednisona em sua boca e uma hora depois ela estava sem crise ??? todo mundo está confuso

Kelly24 Feb 2018Reply

Meu doce menino, Scottie está no ER no veterinário em uma crise como falamos !!! Ele era letárgico, fraco, vomitante, desidratado. Liguei para o veterinário e o levei imediatamente. Enquanto ele se deitava na mesa de exames, eles vieram. E, com uma amostra de exemplo, alguns minutos depois, enquanto meu marido o segurava, ele pensou que nosso garoto tinha um pouco de diarrea, pois ele parecia puro sangue vermelho brilhante! Eles o admitiram imediatamente, mas nos disseram que ele não pode fazer. Ele teve sua chance percortada ontem e hoje está em uma crise. Estou tão desanimado. Este menino é como meu filho. Alguém mais passou por isso e seu cão realmente puxou ???

Joanne24 Feb 2018Reply

Tivemos nossa caniche padrão para o veterinário duas vezes antes de o veterinário suspeitar de Addison. Ele tinha fezes sangrentas, vômitos, diarréia sangrenta, letargia, perda de cabelo e tremores. Ela suspeitava da segunda vez da Addison e tratava-o com um IV, um par de tiros. Nos enviou para casa com tiros e mais fluido IV juntamente com um antibiótico a ser administrado e ele começou a melhorar após 48 horas. Ele é um caso mais difícil, como quando tinha 11 meses de idade, foi diagnosticado com transtorno imunossupressor hemolítico e teve que ser hospitalizado e transfundido. Isso jogou uma chave em tudo porque é uma desordem auto-imune. Ela agora acha que ele foi mal diagnosticado pelo outro veterinário e que provavelmente foi o início de Addisons. Ele está fazendo muito melhor hoje, sábado e ela começou a tratá-lo como tendo uma crise Addisoniiana na terça-feira. Então fique duro, é uma merda, mas demora um pouco de tempo e paciência.

Vivienne24 Feb 2018Reply

Hi Kelly,
Yes we have gone through an Addisons Crisis twice before it was diagnosed correctly. Molly was only 12 weeks old the first time the vets did not get it right and she had a second crisis, this time they found the problem, she almost died both times. Now at 18 weeks old she has a little Prednisolone each day and will have an injection once a month to begin with, she is now a happy little healthy little girl full of fun again. So don't be disheartened dogs can live a long healthy life with this disease. All you have to do is pay attention to changes in her habits and act on them. Hope this is helpful.
Vivienne

Veronica27 Feb 2018Reply

Meu poodle padrão, foi diagnosticado com Addison diease, ela tem apenas 13 meses de idade, ela pareceu bem, de repente, ela começa a ficar deitada, tremendo, então ela parou de comer. O veterinário tomou sangue e temp, temperatura baixa, o trabalho de sangue voltou abormal. Ele disse que parece Addison diease. Ela ficou durante a noite, deu fluidos e esteróides, e começou a comer um pouco. Ela está em casa agora, ela foi levada um tiro uma vez por mês, enviada para casa com esteróides por mês. Antibióticos. Sua energia pegou um pouco mais, espero que todos estejam bem. Eu acho que Deus foi pego cedo. Não houve diarréia, nem vômitos, estou nervoso em deixá-la sozinha. Continue olhando.

Maria04 Mar 2018Reply

Meu cachorrinho um havapoo começou a vomitar em uma sexta-feira, então notei que ele comeu ou bebeu aquele sábado. Levei ao veterinário e ele disse que tinha um vírus. Domingo, ele ainda não estava comendo e só bebendo se o forçei segunda-feira. Eu o levei de volta ao veterinário viu um outro. Suspeitou de doença de Addison, mas teve que mandá-lo para o hospital. Eles não achavam que isso nos dizia que não Parece legal, ele estava em insuficiência renal, graças a Deus, meu veterinário estava em contato com eles e exigiu que eles executem o teste para Addison. Durante a noite, no hospital, colocou o iv que corrigiu a insuficiência renal. Fui para o meu veterinário e ele estava fora em Prednisones neste momento não precisa dos tiros. Isso foi há cerca de três semanas, ainda preocupado, já que ele não era o mesmo filhote que antes. Ele está comendo e bebendo, mas não tão brincalhão quanto antes, ele não brinca com os brinquedos dele, não nos cumprimentou, como no passado ontem tivemos uma tempestade ruim com muito vento e chuva notou que ele estava tremendo e ele jogava Eu tinha começado a diminuir sua med, então eu voltei a dose antes. Eu sempre estou olhando acima sobre esta doença. Tão preocupado que isso possa acontecer de novo. Puppy será dois este mês.

Cindy 11 Mar 2018Reply

Meu Bostion Terrier de 17.5 anos, nós conhecemos a doença de Addison. Com base em seus sintomas e quimioterapia, trabalhe. Depois de ler todas as publicações aqui e quanto ela poderia suportar com esta doença. Tomamos a decisão de colocá-la para dormir. Foi tão difícil que machuquei cada minuto desde que fizemos ontem, mas não poderíamos sofrer mais. Ela passou uma noite no ER e no próximo monring, decidimos deixá-la ir ao céu doggy. Foi tão difícil. Esta doença transformará sua amada criança peluda com quatro patas em alguém que você não conhece. Boa sorte para todos os que estão tendo que lidar com essa temida doença. Deus abençoe!

Marcus Spiller16 Mar 2018Reply

We had a 5-year old Maltese and I noticed Tuesday that he wasn’t himself, very lethargic, no appetite, shakes, diarrhea and vomiting. Called the Vet Wednesday morning and they advised to feed him some chicken breast and broth. He ate very little, but dranked water. Was planning to take him to visit the vet if wasn’t better Thursday morning, but he passed Wednesday night. Emergency ER stabilized him for a little, but then he succumbed.. Devastated!!

lja16 Mar 2018Reply

how very sad. 🙏🏻

Myriam16 Mar 2018Reply

So sooty! It’s heart wrenching!
Thinking about you!
Myriam

Patty Smith 14 Apr 2018Reply

Nosso poodle padrão foi diagnosticado há vários anos. Ele foi estabilizado e colocado em pílulas de florinef, que ele ainda está em. 3 na manhã e 3 na tarde. Ele está atualmente com 5 anos e está indo muito bem. Não desista. Recebemos sangue uma vez por ano, ou sempre que sentimos que pode haver algum problema. Até aí tudo bem, eu não vou mudar para as injeções d / t os problemas que eu li sobre.

Jennifer Donini 23 May 2017Reply

Meu pit de 4 anos foi diagnosticado ontem com Addison's. Eu acabei de trazê-lo para casa e ele ainda está agindo muito letárgico e não ele mesmo. Tenho a sensação de que vou ficar muito preocupada. Parece um monte de histórias variadas sobre o longo prazo.

Dana Forrest23 May 2017Reply

Acabei de perder meu pug 3 anos, Charlie, para Addisons ontem de manhã. Meu coração dói. A crise. foi agudo e veio tão rápido. Ele começou com vômitos na quarta-feira, nós o levamos ao veterinário, assumimos algum tipo de problema no estômago. Quinta-feira foi diarreia com sangue assim nós estávamos de volta ao veterinário que o pôs em remédios mais fortes. Na tarde de quinta-feira, ele entrou em crise total, fomos ao pronto-socorro. ele estava em estado de choque, teve uma infecção secundária por septicemia. e eventualmente morreu 2 dias (e US $ 9k) mais tarde devido a um coágulo de sangue causado pela sepse (eles pensam). O único conforto que tenho é a minha família ser sua. Visitando 30 minutos antes de passar. O pai disse que era muito rápido. Ela estava acariciando ele. e então seu coração simplesmente parou. À medida que aprendi mais sobre essa doença terrível, percebi que os documentos de urgência não eram realmente completos. O dito era fácil de administrar a doença com uma pílula diária e um tiro mensal, mas tudo que eu li está dizendo que você tem que estar realmente em sintonia com seu cachorro e observar os sintomas. Parece uma vida de preocupação constante. Eu provavelmente deveria tê-lo colocado para baixo mais cedo e não ter a minha família para esta enorme dívida e potencial de uma vida de dívidas futuras se ele tivesse sobrevivido, mas meu coração não poderia deixar ir. Para qualquer um que tente tomar essa decisão, faça o que é certo para você, mas reserve um tempo para fazer sua própria pesquisa em diferentes fontes. E não se sinta culpado de um jeito ou de outro. Seja qual for a sua decisão, é a decisão certa para você e para nenhum outro negócio.

Donna07 Jun 2017Reply

Meu filho acabou de perder seu preto de 6 anos ontem à noite para esta doença. Sem sintomas, ele caiu ontem, eles correram para o ER veterinário, eles pensaram que poderiam salvá-lo, infelizmente ele codificou várias vezes na noite passada e eles não foram capazes de trazê-lo de volta. Eles estão devastados, ele era um cachorro maravilhoso e será profundamente perdido.

Casey Cox07 Jun 2017Reply

Meu cão velho 6 entrou em crise addisoniana na sexta-feira ele estava no hospital a partir de então e voltar para casa hoje segunda-feira. Mas ele ainda é fraco e não come. Estou dando líquidos e forçando a alimentá-lo com frango. Alguém teve essa experiência quando seu cachorro começou a comer? Eu estou doente com a preocupação que eu estou perdendo ele

Steve Harris07 Jun 2017Reply

I see no replys to your post from 2018. I hope everything turned out ok for you and your baby. I have the exact same situation as yo posted. Friday into vet for two days. Brought my 6 year old home and I cant get him to eat.
Did your dog finally start eating on his own? How long did it take to go back to normal. Did you do anything special to return your dogs health to normal eating?

Viola07 Jun 2017Reply

Meu border terrier foi diagnosticado com Addison há cerca de 5 anos. Após o flúor ter sido interrompido aqui (UK), ela recebeu injeções se Zycortal a cada 25 dias e comprimido diário de prednisona. Eu lhe dou as injeções. Uma vez estabilizada com medicação, ela estava absolutamente bem, sem sintomas. Ela tem agora 13 anos.

Misty07 Jun 2017Reply

Meu Dogue Alemão foi diagnosticado com Addison, nunca ouvi falar disso antes !!! É uma sensação assustadora ter meu filho parecendo tão doente e não saber como ajudá-lo agora que ele recebe a sua dose mensalmente, ele está indo bem !!!!! Como sempre o seu tiro é de US $ 200 por mês ughhh Eu apenas amo meu bebê grande Estou disposto a ir para morrer Apenas para que ele possa estar conosco um pouco mais ele tem apenas 4 anos e espero que tenhamos mais tempo com ele

Jill07 Jun 2017Reply

Eu sinto que preciso trazer um pouco mais de otimismo para essa conversa. Eu tenho uma mistura de poodle chihuahua de 10.5 anos que foi diagnosticada com 5 anos atrás do Addison atípico. O estágio de diagnóstico foi terrível porque demorou cerca de uma semana para ser concluído e ela quase morreu durante esse período. Mas felizmente ela não, e ela tem vivido sua melhor vida desde então! Ela toma uma pílula todos os dias, e eu dou a ela um tiro em casa todo mês (é mais difícil para mim do que para ela!), Mas ela está feliz e saudável e eu não poderia imaginar não tê-la em minha vida como resultado desta doença.
Estou definitivamente em sintonia com seu humor e posso sentir quando ela precisa de seu tiro (se ela teve um mês estressante com tempestades e visitas ao veterinário, às vezes, ela pega um ou dois dias antes.) É definitivamente útil conhecer bem o seu cão. E não é super barato, embora agora exista um genérico para Percorten e cerca de US $ 150 / frasco que pode durar mais de 6 meses. Aprenda a dar a injeção você mesmo (pode ser subcutâneo mesmo que seu veterinário diga diferente, meu primeiro disse intermuscular só que é MUITO mais difícil de fazer em casa, mas eu fiz mais pesquisas e SC funcionou bem) e isso vai te salvar muito dinheiro a longo prazo. Fazemos um painel eletrolítico completo a cada ano, mas além disso, os custos de manutenção não são tão ruins. Então, embora haja obviamente muitos cenários diferentes, se o filhote de cachorro de alguém foi diagnosticado, tenha coragem - muitos cães vivem vidas normais completamente normais e maravilhosas com Addison.

McKala G07 Jun 2017Reply

Thank you so much for bringing this light. We have a 10 year old American Bulldog/Lab mix who is the center of our family, who was just diagnosed this week. Reading the stories and the information on it all can be terrifying. We know he's getting older - and recognize eventually his time will come, but it's comforting to know older dogs can live through this too!

Beverley Woodward 07 Jun 2017Reply

Meu cachorro foi diagnosticado com a doença de Addison em novembro de 2017, ela é meu bebê, ela está indo bem com a cortisona e chuta a cada 29 dias, seus eletrólitos demoraram para ficar bem, mas ela é boa, hoje ela estava tremendo mais que o normal, mas fogos de artifício indo embora, eu faria qualquer coisa por ela, não tenho certeza quem resgatou quem, então eu deveria dizer veterinário sobre ela tremendo

Vivienne07 Jun 2017Reply

Yes defiantly tell your vet, they will probably double her daily meds for 24 hours, never wait.Vivienne

Dave07 Jul 2018Reply

I have a 8 year old boxer that was diagnosed with Addison when she was 6 months old. She's the best friend I've got !! Over the years theirs been many ups and downs,she's been through 3 vets. If you don't think things are right ,don't think twice about changing. The vet she is going to now is great !! The cost to treat this disease is high , but are friends are worth it!! I hope everyone's pets are doing well,don't give up

Chummy Roo16 Jul 2018Reply

Our almost 5 year old, female, English Springer Spaniel had an Addison’s Crisis exactly a month ago today. My husband and I were out of town and we had hired my son’s friend to come and hang out with our two dogs when my daughter was at work, so they wouldn’t be lonely. I was scheduled to come home a week later than I did, but an lucky I came home when I did. A day and a half later one of our fur babies started acting odd. She wouldn’t come in, she refused her favorite treat, actually turning around and looking into the corner. She had also developed diarrhea, which was diagnosed on the first vet visit, as gastritis. That was 11:00am. By 3:30 I wasn’t really able to rouse her. The vet suggested I take her to the emergency vet. The emergency vet is about 20 minutes away and by the time we go there, she was in a complete coma. Six days later, 9 pounds lighter, she has come home. I worry about her but then remind myself that just last Friday she has completely normal labs (today is Sunday). She had been having vague symptoms for quite sometime that could always be explained away as inconsequential. Now, after the fact, things have fallen into place. Our vet doesn’t allow us to by our own bottle of injectibled, so with the lab and injection, it was almost $400. We love her and as long as she’s not suffering we will do what we need to do to get her treatments. When she first came home, we had her on a diet of boiled chicken and rice, slowly transitioning to her regular food. One thing, we were using “Pill Pockets” and they caused horrible gastric side effects and diarrhea in both dogs. They were handy but not an option for our pups. Good luck.

Diana12 Aug 2018Reply

Our 10 year old shipoo was diagnosed with Cushing disease last May but was overdosedfrom Vetoryl after the vet increased dosage. He was in crisis but luckily was given prednisone right away and got better the next day. This week the vet recommended to switch to dexamethasone for 2 weeks so LDDS ca be done to see where his cortisol level at. I gave him .25 mg of dexathemasone yesterday morning and he started vomiting and muscle weakness last night through today. Don't know what to do .... we don't have money to bring him to emergency vet hospital.

Kathryn17 Aug 2018Reply

I'm wondering if anyone out there has ever had any experience with a false positive ACTH test. My dog was diagnosed with Addison's on New Year's Day of this year, but I'm starting to wonder if perhaps he really doesn't have the disease at all. Sure, maybe I'm just hoping that it's not the case, but I'm really starting to wonder. He is a 26-pound Keeshond-Pomeranian mix -- so, a male dog that is not among the breeds that are typically affected. He had a severe loss of appetite for about 6 days, followed by shaking on the sixth day, which is when he was diagnosed. He had none of the other symptoms. His electrolytes tested as completely normal last month, but he was on 2.5mg of Prednisone daily, plus Percortin (until we could no longer get it) and now Fludrocortisone, instead. I asked my vet a month ago if we could reduce the Prednisone and she said we could cut back to 2.5mg every other day instead of daily, provided we kept a close eye on him. It's been about 5 weeks and I see no difference in his behavior, eating, elimination, etc. Any thoughts?

Jeff26 Aug 2018Reply

Nosso boxer de 11 anos pode ter a doença de Addison. Nós vamos ao veterinário na segunda-feira para o teste. Ela desmaiou quando viu um cachorro latindo para ela em uma de nossas caminhadas. Ela passou 3 dias no veterinário e agora está em casa para o fim de semana. O veterinário teve que pedir o teste, por isso espero que seja na segunda-feira. Ela está descansando confortavelmente e parece bem, mas ela é muito letárgica. Ela tem anemia, o que eu li pode ser um sintoma, mas não percebi ninguém aqui falando sobre isso com seu animal de estimação. Nós tivemos episódios de tremores com fogos de artifício por volta do dia 4 de julho deste ano, que ela nunca teve medo deles antes. Na verdade, estamos esperançosos de que sejam adições e não algo pior. Pelo menos com os acréscimos, podemos dar-lhe os medicamentos e comprá-la um pouco mais de tempo.

Suzanne 30 Aug 2018Reply

Meu Border Collie Lloyd, de 10 anos, foi recentemente diagnosticado com a doença de Addison. Foi uma provação obter o diagnóstico como o primeiro veterinário correu sangue, ultra-sonografia abdominal e ainda sem diagnóstico. O segundo veterinário fez um ultrassom abdominal mais completo e mais exames de sangue e diagnosticou o de Addison. Seus sintomas eram perda maciça de peso, ofegantes à noite, letargia e seu nariz preto estava ficando rosado. O primeiro veterinário não tinha ideia do que estava errado, mas colocou-o em 40 mg de prednisona. Lloyd começou a vomitar persistentemente depois de uma semana e me disseram para parar a prednisona. Reduzi quando percebi os riscos de parar repentinamente uma dose tão alta. Eu mudei veterinários tiveram os testes repetidos e reduziu a prednisona lentamente ao longo de três meses. Ele está agora em 4mg por dia e ele aparece bem. Ele está freqüentemente cansado, mas parece feliz. Ele anda apenas a curtas distâncias, mas ainda ouve motocicletas para poder correr até a cerca e persegui-las. Tentando evitar qualquer estresse em sua vida e espero que ele faça mais alguns bons anos. Os sintomas começaram a aparecer quando precisei deixar Lloyd em um canil durante uma semana enquanto estava no hospital.

LaJean 13 Sep 2017Reply

Temos um laboratório de 8 anos que estamos tratando da Addison nos últimos três anos. As injeções que ele requer para seu peso são mais de US $ 300 por mês. Alguém aí descobriu que o tratamento tem custo proibitivo? Eu sinceramente não sei o que fazer.

Myriam coppens13 Sep 2017Reply

Your vet is overcharging you!
Please read what people have written.
I have a dog, 14 pounds, diagnosed with this illness. Clearly at times sadly fatal, but at other times can have a good life!
I have had to stand up to my vet in regards to cost! Don’t feel guilty! Speak up! This is your dog you love!

Helga Sowa13 Sep 2017Reply

Hi laJean.
I hope that your Lab has survived Addison's? Our Yellow Lab is also 8 years old and been diagnosed with Atypical Addison's. See my note previously at the bottom of the blog.
How did your lab tolerated the injections, were they Steroids also? The Vet put ours on 50 mg of Prednisone @ day but our Dog was like 'high' and hyper from it. He is now on 25 mg only but it is still not really improving. I just came from the Vet to have another Cortisol test and Urinalysis test done, hoping to have the results on Monday,May 10, 2021, to discuss further treatment.
I would very much like to know, what people describe as 'Crashes' look like. I took the dog for a walk after the Vet visit on Friday, he trotted along nicely. Sniffing on everything and lots of peeing and a good poop. Suddenly he started whimpering, hurrieng under a bush and scratching leaves, and lying on his side, still whimpering. I was so afraid he would die right there in the Park.
He recovered after 5 - 10 Minutes and I talked and strokes him all the time.
Is that what would be considered a 'Addison's Crash'? He eats well and drinks a lot of Water but he cannot hold his Urine for long. The longest was 3 1/2 hours.
He is definitely not happy and we are sleep deprived as we get up every 2 plus hours during the night.
Your thoughts would be appreciated very much and I do hope you still enjoy your Lab today.
Warm greetings, Helga Sowa,
Toronto, Canada.

Archer 15 Nov 2018Reply

I have a 9 year old Scottie that was diagnosed with Addison’s 3 years ago. He’s doing just fine, although he has gained about 5 pounds. It’s an expensive treatment, I purchase the generic, zycortal bottle for about $300 from the vet and they administer it, it lasts approx 3 to 4 months, he’s 30 pounds. He also takes prednisone daily.

Linda J28 Nov 2018Reply

My dog was diagnosed with Addison's about 5 or 6 years ago. She's a Westie, and she was losing weight rapidly and shaking. Google said it was Addison's, but my vet thought it was cancer. My vet said the labs were normal, but when I googled the things that were off, the ratio of potassium/sodium pointed to Addisons as well as the urinalysis due to a specific gravity that was off. She has lived a very normal life. She is a little lethargic, but that is probably the biggest issue, which is no problem at all, really. I give her a monthly shot of percorten myself, mostly due to the stress that my dog has when we go to the vet, and a daily prednisone pill. I give her .5 mg of prednisone and .4 ml of percorten every 28 days, now zycortal, due to the problems with percorten related to the hurricane in Puerto Rico. The disease is very manageable. I would recommend looking for signs of problems, like shaking or losing weight, and adjust medications accordingly. I buy a supplement from Standard Process called Canine Adrenal Support. I sprinkle a little on her food each morning and it seems to help her with increased energy. Also, I give her a Thorne supplement that is a immune system support. I make her dog food that I use in addition to dry kibble. Just For Dogs makes a great "metabolic support" dog food that is delivered to your house frozen if you don't want to make your own. I would feel terrible if I didn't do everything that I could to help my dog have the best life possible. I feel it's my duty as a dog owner. She's 13 1/2 years old now and going strong.

Myriam28 Nov 2018Reply

Thank you for you’re great suggestions.
Very much appreciated your information!
Wish you many more years of joy!

Lauren24 Apr 2019Reply

I am wondering if anyone has had an experience similar to mine. It’s a little lengthy but all the details are important. My 11 yr old pit had a Pyometra last month and had to have an emergency spay. Surgery went well and so did recovery until 4/5 days after surgery. She began carrying a toy around and acting as if it were a baby, nesting for hours a day, whining, lactating and stopped eating. She was drinking water but not much. I noticed about a week after this behavior began that she was growing weaker. The vet dismissed me and said it was nothing to worry about. I came home one day to find her unable to stand. I rushed her to the vet where her glucose was 45. Blood work was perfect and she was much better after eating. We were advised to take her to the emergency vet which we did. That vet suggested we keep a close watch but did not suspect anything abnormal. All of that happened on a Friday night. Sunday morning I woke up to her vomiting and having diarrhea. I took her back to the vet where they said her glucose was 31. Now the vet says they cannot confirm it but he feels certain she has an insulinoma. I am skeptical and convinced that the Recent spay and hormonal changes have had something to do with this. Has anyone else’s dog had low glucose during a crisis? Any feedback would be helpful.

Maureen23 May 2017Reply

I have a 14 year old pomeranian (Hemi). He's had addison and now blind and deaf due to MARS behind the eye. Not much studies happens with two months go onset. /This month it been hell with lose bowels and on flagel changed his food to chicken and rice now on canned stomach food mixed with rice. doing well but loose bowels continue. Anyone got answers

Lise Howe26 Apr 2020Reply

I want to add a positive note here. I had a Addisonian standard poodle who was diagnosed when he was about three.and did just fine until he was about fourteen and a half. We got him a shot once a month (29 days) and medication - Prednisone every other day. He was fine and had a great life. When we lost him last fall, we adopted another Addisonian standard poodle. I think this one will be a little harder to keep stable but now I know that even doing everything according to schedule may not keep him stable. He gets his medication every day and his shot like clockwork, but he had been losing his appetite and had diarrhea and one vomiting episode three days ago. I had his blood work checked today and his electrolytes were out of balance. Now I know that if he starts to get droopy or vomits and gets diarrhea, it is time to head straight to the vet.For everyone with a new diagnosis of Addison's, don't give up hope. Once you get them stable, you and your precious four legged child will be fine.

Henriette Hansen23 May 2017Reply

Our 6 years old bishon havanaise boy had 3 month with lethargic, shaking, drinking peeing, depression, weightgain snd later weightloss. Was treated for First hypothyroidism and later also Addisson.He didnt really respons to treatment and was suffering so much. Crying and so weak. We had to put him to sleep. So hard to see him suffer like that. So sad.

Annette molloy13 Sep 2017Reply

I have a pug 4 years old who has been diagnosed with Addisons after having her womb removed ... she has put in so much weight and is drinking really excessively and peeing so much .. she is on the normal Addisons meds...

Veronica 10 Nov 2020Reply

My baby have addisons disease. I just want you guys to know its an excellent site on face book. They help with your babies lab results, if you getting wrong dose. Check it out.

Sonja11 Nov 2020Reply

For those of who has to say goodbye to your pet my heart grieves for you.
For those whose animal have continued, after treatment, did your dog/cat perk up? Do they ‘improve’? Does the depression lift? Our dog is so sad he seems so miserable.

Mona28 Nov 2020Reply

My rescue dog is nine years old and weighs 18 lbs. He was diagnosed with Addison's four months ago. Initially, I took him to an emergency hospital, and while he was getting a CT scan (vet thought he might need surgery), his heart stopped. The vet administered CPR and revived him! Now she believed he might have Addison's disease and sure enough, tests showed he does! After an overnight at the hospital, my boy was stabilized and since then, I administer a daily dose of prednisone and a monthly injection of Percorten. Today, he seems to be suffering a sort of relapse since he's shaking a lot and he doesn't want his dinner (extremely rare). I plan to make an appointment for him next week to see if his meds need tweaking. Emergency treatment was pricey, and altogether vet costs have been about $6.5K. Like all of you, my boy is family and he is most precious to me, so I'm hoping he only requires a medication adjustment. I send my very best wishes to all of you who are treating your Addison's pup!

Lyndsay 03 Dec 2020Reply

My dog just diagnosed with Addisons last week, she is 6, she is on steroids and had fluids yesterday but she still sleeping lots and struggles to get up. What should I be doing, should I be making her get up and move, small walks, or just let her rest ? Vets appears to gace treated her but not told me anything else.

Nancy H03 Dec 2020Reply

the correct treatment depends upon the blood work. There are tupical and atypical types of Addisons. If you are not comfortable with how your dog is doing, get a second opinion from a vet at sn AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. Ask them to review the blood work and the treatment plan developed by the vet that gave you the Addisons disgnosis. .

Nancy H07 Dec 2020Reply

I have an English Cocker. He was diagnosed with Atypical-Atypical Addisons when he was 2.5 yrs old. This unusual type of Addisons requires him to have Percorten injections every 25 Days, but NOT low-dose Steroid pills. He is now 10. We have been warned thst stressful situations could put him at risk of developing full Addisons. So far we have been lucky to avoid that.

I have found that many vets have limited experience with Addisons and NO understanding of Atypical forms of it. If your vet is unable to diagnose your dog's problem, get another opinion. Go to a specialty clinic or go to an AAHA accredited vet hospital.

Lyndsay 07 Dec 2020Reply

Thank you replying to my message, sadly Willow passed away Wednesday night 5 days after diagnosis. Still in shock, such a dangerous disease i wished the vet had kept her in for observation longer as she clapsed Tuesday morning and put on a drip but later returned home that day with a view that the steroids should start to kick in as long as wasn't sick. Think this was too premature to place her back with us after a crisis, hence why she went back into crisis and died in front of us so quickly as couldn't get her to the vets in time.

Iris05 Jan 2021Reply

My rescue dog got very sick Dec 17th with vomiting diarhea and no appetite she's not quite 3.I took her to the vet the next day they admin IV fluids& Cerenia and sent me home w/antinausea meds&Flagyl.By monday she was worse with bloody mucus poop.I decided to bring a stool sample just in case and my Vet sent me straight to VET ER.after 4 days and all sorts of tests nothing conclusive$ 3500.00 later I still have a sick dog at home the ONLY thing that makes her better is Prednisone. 1st diagnosis was Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Now they think Addisons the 1st Addisons was neg.I'm just beside myself.

Barbara18 Jan 2021Reply

My 8 year old Rottweiler was diag. 3 days ago w/ severe Addison's. Severely lethargic, not eating for 6 days..the Vet put her on Prednisone and the steroid shot I give at home. I am also giving her Iv fluids sub-q at home LR with B12 added. Her Bw was severe Addisons. What I found helpful from a post above..since she's not eating..BABY FOOD!!! I got the meat ones and she LOVED the Turkey(ate 1 small jar of it) and 1/2 a chicken one so far! Slowly if I can get her just eating that then progress to her dog food again will be a miracle. I pray she will get better and we can manage this illness!!! I refuse to give up on her!!! My vet says they don't have any pain with this illness which eases my mind.

Debbie 06 Feb 2021Reply

My fur baby is a rat terrier. She was diagnosed with addisons a yesr ago. She was doing great on the percoten. A few weeks ago she relapsed between the 25 day shot. I let her doctor know what she was doing and not doing. It took IV fluids and prednisone and over a week to get her back to eating and moving. It’s so scary because they go down so fast. My girl is 9 years old and doing much better. Best wishes to every fur baby mom and dad who is going they this.

Shellia22 Mar 2021Reply

My baby is a female Beagle mix. She has been sick for at least 4 weeks. First vet I took her to tested for pancreatitis test was negative. Next vet has been treating her for nausea and giving her Carafate. We are now waiting to get Addisons test back tomorrow. She is now on Presnisolone since Friday. Her shaking has gotten better. She will not eat I have tried everything for her to eat Toni avail. She is drinking water and is still walking around good. What do I do to get her to eat and what foods ?

Maureen Beardsmore04 Apr 2021Reply

In 2000 we got a Maltese X puppy who was eventually diagnosed at 8 years with Addisons after many misdiagnosis. Luckily Prednisone was the treatment for the problems the vet thought she had so by default it actually helped her Addisons and she was ok until at 8yrs when she had a crisis and was finally diagnosed.
With Florinef and Pred we were able to enjoy 15 years of unconditional love from our beautiful girl. Fast forward to 2019 almost 6 years after she passed and we brought home a gorgeous little Maltese X. It didn't take long for us to notice certain behavioural traits that we had seen in our previous maltese. Personality and behaviours we had not seen in any of the other 6 dogs we have had. The similarities were so obvious our family started saying it was our previous dog reincarnated! No surprise then that when at 2 years of age she suddenly went downhill with vomiting, shaking etc.
Emergency vets, fluids etc nearly lost her.
Diagnosis. ACTH stim test positive for Addisons. She is now stabilised and on the appropriate meds. We know what to expect this time so we will watch her closely in times of stress and hopefully we can enjoy 15 years of unconditional love again.

Mary-Clare Johnson 06 Apr 2021Reply

Hi, my 1 year old cockerpoo Ruby was diagnosed with addisons today. She had been in the emergency vet for 2 days being treated for gastroenteritis and they also suspect poisoning.
I've read further attacks can be caused by stress?

Deanna Anzevino11 Apr 2021Reply

Hello all. I had to send my 15 1/2 year old Rocco (Italian Grey Hound) to Heaven yesterday due to a sudden Addisonian Crisis. No changes in our life, no stressors, nothing but a big question Mark as to why this happened. Reading all the above posts from so many people with different dogs I have to wonder why? Is there a common factor with all of us? Is it something that is in some dog foods or treats that causes this but not yet discovered? I wonder if anyone Is compiling info and trying to find a cause or two? Idk, I can’t stop crying, he meant so much to me and the last few days were like no other.. very sad disease..

Suz11 Apr 2021Reply

I am so sorry for your loss!

Helga Sowa14 Apr 2021Reply

Our 8 year old Lab was diagnosed with Atypical Addison disease 2 weeks ago. He was to take 5 mg Prednisone twice per day, every 12 hrs. The effect was, he needed to pee every hour, desperate to get out the door. Also lost control of his Bladder during the night, 3rd day of treatment. Obviously the dose was too high and we gave him half the dosage, 2.5 mg twice a day. He still has to pee every 2 hrs, but during the night he may last 3-4 hrs. He is eating normal, like most Labradors, always wants more!
Last night I woke up, he slept for 5 Hrs but..his bed was wet, he lost Bladder control again. This is definitely NOT what our dog is happy about and it is very stressful for us. He has never had an accident in the house or car before his diagnosis. Reading all the posts you pet lover have written, nobody mentioned anything regarding excessive URINATING?? He seems to drink a lot of water which apparently is due to the Prednisone.
He never had any shaking but we experienced Seizure like episodes, thinking he might have Epilepsy.
During a walk, when he would run off leash a bit wild for a few minutes with another dog, he suddenly whimpers, looking for some bushes to crawl under and just collapses! It's terrifying, we think it's like he is looking for a place to die. This has been happening for the last 3 - 4 years, especially during hot weather, we always carry water with us though. When it happened during a cold Wintery Walk and this episode happened, we got really, seriously concerned. We suspected he might have a Heart issue but our Vet always assured us, his heart was fine. Now, that he has been diagnosed with Addison, we do hope, the situation will improve. He will have another test in a week or so, to determine if his Cortisol level has increased. We do hope we will have another 4 yrs at least with our loving companion.
Thank you, Helga.

Lindsay14 Apr 2021Reply

Our German shepherd was just diagnosed a month ago and even with normal electrolyte levels and the two medications she has uncontrollable loose stool and urinating issues. We don’t know what to do.

Suz 14 Apr 2021Reply

I would go to a vet that specializes in endocrine issues. The reason he was running Everett the bushes is because without enough cortisol their fight or flight reflex is messed up. Stress they can’t handle. I don’t know about the urination. My dog was just diagnosed and he’s only nine months old. I don’t know what to expect so I’m reading everything I can find.

Matthew 23 Apr 2021Reply

My 7 year old terrier mix was diagnosed with Addison’s after a crisis event 4 days ago. She spent 2 night at the vet hospital and came home yesterday. During the crisis event she developed ataxia and a head shake. Since being home the ataxia continues, she can no longer use the steps, and cannot jump to the couch. Any others have a dog with ataxia after an addisons crisis? Hoping with time it will resolve.

Dylan23 Apr 2021Reply

My 1.5 year old rottweiler was diagnosed with addisons yesterday. luckily our normal vet is also an emergency clinic so they hospitalized her for the night. The vet said she was eating and playful which seem to be true as she isnt as skinny as she looked. She was even jumping on the vet when she came back in the room today, but when we got home after she went potty shes just been sleeping. I called the vet and they said thats normal. I feel im over reacting but i just want to be sure she is okay. does it take time for the medicine to fully work on her and kick in?

Jeanine23 May 2017Reply

My 9 year old yorkie Annie was diagnosed with atypical Addisons last week. She has been in and out hospital for almost 2 months , i have been an emotional wreck! She has had Atleast 3-4 crisis during that time , never getting back to normal. She normally weighs around 6 lbs. she is now 4 and a half lbs. Annie is now on lowest dose of prednisone and has made a big improvement, she seems to be back to herself... I feel for all of the pups and owners who have to go thru this horrible disease. BTW the totaled cost has been over $5000!!

Shawna31 Jul 2021Reply

My mini poodle mix (rescue) was diagnosed with atypical Addison’s in October 2019 at age 8. His crisis started with uncontrollable shaking on a Saturday followed by vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy & couldn’t get up to walk. He could barely stand to pee. I took him to our vet first thing on the following Monday. At first they thought it was a severe case of pancreatitis but luckily my vet ran the Addison’s test & discovered quickly that his kidneys were failing due to Addison’s. He was very close to dying. He was in hospital for two days on IVs, prednisone and 1st Zycortal injection. He started out taking .25mg of prednisone daily but he gained about 6 pounds & was aggressive when it came to food. He now takes .50 mg twice a week & zycortal injections monthly. When I know he’s going to be under great stress (ie grooming, nail clippings, company) I increase his prednisone but he’s done very well & seems happy. He sleeps more than before but that’s could be because of weight gain & getting older. I still am paranoid any time he acts out of character or doesn’t eat. My vet has been very patient with me & appreciates that I do call as soon as I see an abnormality in his behavior. Looking back at behaviors & various incidents the year before his 1st crisis, I feel like I should've known something wasn’t right. He’s been ill & has even developed an ulcer from the prednisone but hasn’t had another crisis. I don’t have a lot of $ & have probably spent around $5k since he was diagnosed but until appears to be a suffering or in pain so I’m going to do everything I can for him. I thought the diagnosis was the beginning of the end but I now see how well he responds to treatment & enjoy every second I am with him!

Friedrun27 Aug 2021Reply

Today exactly one month ago my beautiful, beloved 2-year old Australian Shepherd died during an extremely fast developing Addisonian crisis. He never had any previous symptoms, was healthy, full of fun and energy. The day before he died, he showed signs of not feeling well, was lethargic, but no such symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea or shaking. I took him to the vet that morning straight away, and he was put on a drip and kept at the hospital during the night. The blood tests on the first day showed not enough evidence to diagnose Addison's disease, or my vet was just not experienced enough to suspect this disease. The following day my dog Felix got worse, could not walk and my vet wanted him, by now very much on alert, to get an urgent MRI done. Until he could find a suitable place around town we lost a lot of precious time, and Felix was by then in an acute Addisonian crisis. I fetched my dog just after 1pm to drive him for 2 hours to the hospital where they accepted him for a thorough examination. Felix was by then half gone, his tongue hanging out, his breathing very hectic. They had to carry him into the hospital and then for 3 hours tried to diagnose his problem including some more blood tests. The doctors were eventually sure that it was Addisonian crisis. They assured us to do their utmost to stabilize Felix. We left the hospital at 6pm, and half an hour later the phone rang, and the doctor gave us the devastating news that unfortunately Felix did not make it and passed away. So absolutely without any previous warning!!! We are still in deep shock and pain about the loss of our Felix, who had just turned from a puppy into a beautiful young adolescent.

Hannah13 Sep 2017Reply

My 4 year old Boxer was diagnosed Oct. of 2019 and it has been a crazy (almost) 2 years. We took her to multiple vets before the emergency vet found out the problem. The signs were clear: Lethargic, bloody stool, dehydration, shaking (like if she was cold or sick), weakness. Before taking her to the emergency vet, she would not eat, drink or move. She was unable to stand or barely pick up her head. I knew taking her to her regular vet would do no justice since she clearly wasn’t getting any better, so we took her to the emergency vet and they immediately took labs and luckily the vet there had dealt with Addisonian dogs before and made the diagnosis. She stayed overnight and the next day was looking and feeling much better. She is on Prednisone daily and PercortenV injection once a month. The prednisone has been the trickiest part of dealing with this disease but after continuous lab work and care from our vet we have finally found a good fix. There has been a time when it is a high stress environment that she will show signs of crisis and we try not to panic. We do the best we can to act quickly and call our vet to see what they want us to do. This disease can be so ugly but she has been so healthy since we squashed the problem. Do your research, reach out to other vets and ask if they deal with Addisonian dogs, try not to panic (dogs sense stress which can put them in more stress), and love on them as much as you can. Hope this helps someone!

Christine13 Sep 2017Reply

My dog Talisker is a Great Dane and was diagnosed with Addison’s at 2 years old. She takes Zycortal and Prednisone and we have not had a attack since the one at two years old. (She’s now 5) we were lucky enough to get her on a low dosage plan, 2.5 ml per month rather than the suggested 4 ml per month (the entire vial) and I was able to source a supplier for $100 for a 4 ml vial and learned to give injections myself. For giant breeds, this is a expensive condition. For the past 2 years she has gradually lost control of her bladder which is a result of the daily steroid. Most often she empties her whole bladder while asleep. Now, within the last 6 months, we’ve started to treat for arthritic back hips. I don’t know how much time we will have left with her but it can certainly be a draining ordeal. Best of luck to anyone going through this!

Chelle04 Nov 2021Reply

Our mixed breed female will be 8-years old this weekend. She was officially diagnosed with Addison’s disease this morning. The symptoms came on very gradually over the past few months. I thought her trembling was due to storms and fireworks but now I know it was stress-related due to Addison’s. This past week she stopped eating which caused me to take her to the vet. They ran the blood test yesterday that confirmed Addison’s. She had her shot today and I started her on prednisone this morning. She is still lethargic and won’t eat but I am hopeful she will start to improve tomorrow. I love her and am extra attentive to her moods and behaviors. I am optimistic that she will be a success story for Addison’s.

Penny04 Nov 2021Reply

Chelle…. Did your baby ever start eating? When and what did you feed it? My 3 year old female standard poodle was diagnosed today and they suspected adddisons so they started treatment yesterday. She will not eat.

Emma 14 Jan 2022Reply

Hi. My dog, Lady a springer spaniel went into a crisis last year and she pulled through (£800 later) but is now still having to have blood tests on the 10th and 28th day after her shot. The vet keeps insisting on it but it’s costing us a fortune! Has anybody ever tried any natural remedies at all?

Martin14 Jan 2022Reply

We’ve just begun and have spent about $2000 already for tests and medications

Yes. Lady for ten years has never been a big dog and the vet has always said she was healthy but this time last year she had her first crisis and declined so fast she nearly died. We went to a different vet who diagnosed her almost immediately and got her back to Heath within a couple of days. Her bloods yesterday came back stable so the vet visits are now every six weeks for her shot and every twelve weeks for her bloods. Safe to say the steroids have given her quite the appetite and she’s gained a lot of weight so no more snacks….for a ten year old dog who wants to live her best life and eat all day it’s proving difficult! It’s costing us around £125 each vet visit…….
Has your dog been the anxious type? Lady always has been timid and I hear that’s quite common with Addison dogs x

Martin15 Jan 2022Reply

My Great Dane Athena was diagnosed a couple days ago, she was very lethargic, stopped eating , slept more than usual, she just wasn’t herself
We have her on prednisone and are waiting for her shots to come in. She has started eating more and more daily, we buy 3 whole rotisserie chickens and break them down and shred them for her. We even purchased entyce to give her an appetite and I want to say that it sort of worked because she did her up and come around looking for food. She has been leaving her room more and more and has become social again but not as much as she was before. We caught it in time and I’m lucky that we have a great vet that can answer any questions about treatment or anything we can ask. It’s painful to see her almost collapse and give up but she’s my everything and I can’t give up on her.

Cassandra07 Jun 2017Reply

My little IG Archie went into an Addisonian crisis when he was 3 months old after receiving a distemper shot. He became very lethargic, wouldn’t eat and was vomiting dark brown bile. I rushed him to our nearest emergency center an hour away and he completely collapsed by the time we arrived. They told me he was likely going to die and asked if I would authorize CPR, which I did. His heart actually stopped beating, they started CPR and were able to get his heart beating again. Once he was properly diagnosed, his was back to his old self within hours, running around and licking everyone. He has done well on his meds and is now 2 years old.

Pat 19 Jul 2022Reply

There is hope. Our now 16 year old Pug, Olive, was diagnosed with Addisons at 6 months old during an Addisonian crisis. She has takes prednisone daily and Percorten about every 25 days ever since. She has had a full happy active life. She has slowed down lately, (she is 16), but still seems happy and pain free.

Kathleen 07 Jun 2017Reply

My chihuahua Jax is 11 years old- she was diagnosed with Addison disease at four years old
It’s been fairly easy for her first few years with Addison’s , but the last year she has been on a rollercoaster, up and down and it’s finally getting to feel as if all her trips to her vet are not helping, only for a short while and she’s back with needing more care- she’s on 1/2 m percortin , her shot every 25 days
She threw up clear fluids today, her stools are ok , she’s moans at times and has been on a new diet, lost a lot of weight, she looks too thin , I’m off to the vet a few times a month
It’s frustrating- she’s my very best friend and u all know how precious our animals are
She’s my little baby, and I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing by her
She’s great for awhile after treatment and fails gradually each month
I’ve shed many tears and just think 🤔, when will she return to the frisky life she’s had

Sinais seu cão está tendo uma crise Addisonian

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