Hi there
Took Gem to the vet for a recheck. This visit was mainly to see how the meds were working on her heart and liver but also check the diabetes.
Her heart looks the same, which is good I guess in that it hasn't gotten worse. I asked for some clarification on the kidneys - they said it was more that they saw some changes in the architecture of the kidneys (their words) on the ultrasound, her blood levels were normal. They are running a full blood workup so I have to wait for those full results. While there, her BG was mid 100s so that's good, but she's still all over the place.
Here's what worries me - since this all started last summer, Gem lost all her fur on both sides, so she's left with just a wide strip of fur down her back. This was not coming from over-grooming as she barely grooms herself at all. In my internet research I came across Cushing's, though I realize it's rare in cats (I think I mentioned this in one of my earlier posts). However, outwardly she fit all the criteria. I mentioned this to the vet, they looked at her adrenal glands and said they looked fine, as did whatever hormonal levels they look at for that. The thing is, Gem's skin is so thin, when she spent the week at the vet, her skin tore and they had to "glue" it up. Then again today, while examining her, it tore in another spot, and she has some sores under her fur that may tear. Has anyone dealt with this? Her skin and coat just look in such poor condition and they are not sure why, but are rethinking the Cushing's. They want me to go to a specialist to have her more fully checked out. I am in NYC, they recommend Fifth Ave and one other, the name escapes me at the moment. I am so confused, and I feel so bad for poor Gem - her case just seems so complicated.
Any thoughts, ideas?
Took Gem to the vet for a recheck. This visit was mainly to see how the meds were working on her heart and liver but also check the diabetes.
Her heart looks the same, which is good I guess in that it hasn't gotten worse. I asked for some clarification on the kidneys - they said it was more that they saw some changes in the architecture of the kidneys (their words) on the ultrasound, her blood levels were normal. They are running a full blood workup so I have to wait for those full results. While there, her BG was mid 100s so that's good, but she's still all over the place.
Here's what worries me - since this all started last summer, Gem lost all her fur on both sides, so she's left with just a wide strip of fur down her back. This was not coming from over-grooming as she barely grooms herself at all. In my internet research I came across Cushing's, though I realize it's rare in cats (I think I mentioned this in one of my earlier posts). However, outwardly she fit all the criteria. I mentioned this to the vet, they looked at her adrenal glands and said they looked fine, as did whatever hormonal levels they look at for that. The thing is, Gem's skin is so thin, when she spent the week at the vet, her skin tore and they had to "glue" it up. Then again today, while examining her, it tore in another spot, and she has some sores under her fur that may tear. Has anyone dealt with this? Her skin and coat just look in such poor condition and they are not sure why, but are rethinking the Cushing's. They want me to go to a specialist to have her more fully checked out. I am in NYC, they recommend Fifth Ave and one other, the name escapes me at the moment. I am so confused, and I feel so bad for poor Gem - her case just seems so complicated.
Any thoughts, ideas?