meggie is a very gentle and loving dog. Now acting
strangely sometimes aggressive. stomach seems tender upon touching and she growls when touch.
x-rays perfect, not even arthritis. blood drawn perfect. Slightly listless, tired looking and if was person would say pail, feces fine. No energy then sudden burst of aggression maybe once a week.
nothing new in home. Any idea? Vet put dog on rimadyl incase of hidden pain. But, would like answer to her anger situation as has attacked my smaller dog. Way, way, out of character for her.
Unbelieveable for her. I have had her 4 years, she is 6 now no aggression at all before. Must be medical reason. Please help me, i do not have
finances for exploritory testing cannine does not need. thank you
Did they test for tick borne diseases such as lyme disease? This can give unexplained episodes of aggression. My vet does a heartworm test that includes 2 tick borne illnesses. They test all dogs even though we live in the city and may never have observed a tick on our dogs (you never know when you might have missed one).
I have a dog with itching problem. I use canine advanitx on her and have also been giving her supplements for skin and coat.
I understand that benadryl(diphenhydramine) helps provide relief. Drs Foster/Smith sells benadryl in 50 mg caps. That is plenty for a person, it seems like a lot for an animal.
I am interested in hearing what other dog owners have had success with, in terms of treating canine skin allergy symptoms?
Switching to raw diet. I had my two-year old GSD allergy tested at six month intervals, went nuts trying to buy the best quality kibble with none of the forbidden ingredients, tried elimination diet, a few different medications, and holistic treatments. 18 months of all this for a baby two-year old dog. Well, switching to raw cleared it up within a week. I’ve heard this story repeated over and over from other people to the point where I no longer believe these skin problems are actually allergies but are in fact reactions to kibble, just as your face might break out in zits if you ate McDonalds for a week or two straight.
Good luck in your search for a solution. I know first-hand what a frustrating process it can be.
My vet has my dog on prednisone. I recently read that prednisone is an appetite stimulant. I was under the impression she was on it for the control of her white blood cell count, as she seems to have symptoms of canine lymphoma. Does anyone know? This dog is causing me so much stress I am taking xanax. Stop the insanity!
Thank You
Complete cure is rare with lymphoma, but long remission times are possible with chemotherapy. With effective protocols, average first remission times are 6 to 8 months. Second remissions are shorter and harder to accomplish. Average survival is 9 to 12 months. The most common treatment is a combination of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisone, L-asparaginase, and doxorubicin.[1] Other chemotherapy drugs such as chlorambucil, lomustine (CCNU), cytosine arabinoside, and mitoxantrone are sometimes used in the treatment of lymphoma by themselves or in substitution for other drugs. In most cases, appropriate treatment protocols cause few side effects, but white blood cell counts must be monitored.
When cost is a factor, prednisone used alone can improve the symptoms dramatically, but it does not significantly affect the survival rate. The average survival times of dogs treated with prednisone and untreated dogs are both one to two months.[1] Using prednisone alone can cause the cancer to become resistant to other chemotherapy agents, so it should only be used if there is definitely no chance of further treatment.
Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally but can be delivered IM (intramuscular i.e an injection) and can be used for a large number of different conditions. It has a mainly glucocorticoid effect. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug and a steroid
Short-term side effects, as with all glucocorticoids, include high blood glucose levels, especially in patients who already have diabetes mellitus or are on other medications that increase blood glucose (such as tacrolimus), and mineralocorticoid effects such as fluid retention. Additional short-term side effects include insomnia and rarely mania. Long-term side effects include Cushing’s syndrome, weight gain, osteoporosis, glaucoma, type II diabetes mellitus, and depression upon withdrawal.
Ocular side effects of glucocorticoids include glaucoma and cataract formation. While most commonly associated with topical or intraocular administration, these ocular complications may also occur with oral, intravenous, or even inhaled administration.
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depression, mania, or other psychiatric symptoms
unusual fatigue or weakness
blurred vision
abdominal pain
peptic ulcer
infections
painful hips or shoulders
osteoporosis
acne breakouts
insomnia
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weight gain and stretch marks
facial swelling
nervousness
acne
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Canine & Feline Diseases : Anxiety Symptoms in Dogs
My mother’s dog is drinking a lot and peeing a lot. I told her it could be a uti or bladder stones. She asked about canine diabetes, which I do not know much about. She has a vet appointment on monday, I’m assuming they’ll do a blood or urine test. Just wondering what the other symptoms are from people who have experience. It is a 4 yr old golden retriever.
Great! Everyone is so helpful. I’ll call my mom and tell her to ask about the fasting. Her dog is a little overweight, but certainly not obese. I don’t think she’s overly hungry, so hopefully she just has a UTI.
I work at a vet clinic and it could be diabetes. You could be on the right tract though with the UTI. They’ll probably do a urine analysis – which is typically cheaper if you catch your own sample (FYI). If that comes up negative then diabetes would be the next step. That would require a blood test – typically the animals drink a lot and are obese.
