However her blood results and culture of urine are normal and she is not loseing weight. has any one else had a dog with these symptoms? Does any one know what the prognosis is likely to be. My vet seems perplexed as yesterday she had gained weight rather than loosing it which was expected. She is drinking a lot and passing a lot of urine - daily in the house (have bought mats!) but otherwise seems fine ???
2007-02-28 03:37:49 · 9 answers · asked by sunnyday 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
vet says she does not have diabetes as no sugar in urine and blood normal
2007-02-28 04:17:44 · update #1
I'd get a second opinion about the diabetes.
But if not, it could be Cushing's Disease. There are different types, but the one seen most often is caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland. This, in turn, causes the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol. A typical dog with Cushing's is also overweight, but has a very pot bellied look. They urinate a lot, and drink a lot, medically refered to as PU/PD. The urine is pale, and has a low specific gravity, because the kidneys are not concentrating the urine. The skin is often greasy, and feels hot. The coat is stringy and brittle. And once it's clipped, it doesn't grow. Sometimes it doesn't grow at all. Black dogs will sometimes change colors, becoming liver instead of black. This is because of fading from sun exposure. The body is holding on to coat that's already there, and no new coat is being produced. Over time, it fades.
Cushing's disease will also have an affect on the dog's overall health if left untreated. They will often develop hypothyroidism and/or diabetes.
Good luck!
2007-02-28 05:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-16 09:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shaquana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your vet doesn't know what it is, try another vet! keep trying until you find someone who knows what is happening. one of my dogs had cancer and my vet at the time didn't catch it. i know there is nothing to be done, but it would have been nice to know! she went every year< she was at the vet for a check up a month before she died> now i always gt a second opinion
2007-02-28 03:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-08 22:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why your dog could be like that is because she's old. the same happened to my dog when she was old and it was because she lost bladder control because of her age. The vet should of given you something that goes in her food. it's a liquid. Smells bad but should help. Will find out the name and send to you if you like?
2007-03-01 01:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by fox 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the symptoms of diabetes. Have her tested for it.
2007-02-28 04:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spaniels of this age tend to be overweight my guess is she is diabetic.she is after all a very old lady.
2007-02-28 04:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could be the dog has diabetes. Please have you vet check for this.
2007-02-28 03:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋