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My 14 year old cockapoo has all symptoms of this disease. I am not sure if I want to put her through all the stressful tests and med side effects

My 14 year old cockapoo has all symptoms of this disease. I am not sure if I want to put her through all the stressful tests and med side effects

I'm riding that roller coaster now and this video has been really helpful. Thank you.

I'm putting my girl to sleep in two days time after her battle with degenerative myelopathy. I'm devastated and have been feeling all of the emotions since we made the decision last week and this video is helping me accept that it's time. Thank you for making this video ❤

My Maxie is a 10.5 year old Brittany who was diagnosed yesterday. He has developed a higher sounding bark, excessive panting, and fatigue. He has lost his ability to jump up onto my bed, or get into the car. He needs to be lifted onto the bed almost all the time. I’ve been researching, reading that licorice root, honey, and cbd can be helpful in quality of life. What are your thoughts on this?

I could not watch this whole video. My dog is very sick. It's so sad 😢😢 It's a good idea to be in your own home.

I have a 10- year old Ridgeback mix that was diagnosed with this. We first noted the peripheral neuropathy. Was told he had it but it was exacerbated by an arthritis injection he was given. Once the injection went through his system he was doing better but know he is losing his hind limbs again.

Does neurontin not work for the peripheral neuropathy?

My dog has GME and Cushings from prednisone she’s in rough shape 😢 might be time to say good by she was doing so good but as the remission really worked out the drugs started killing her then taking her off the drugs tapering is making the GME worse. Her organs are taking a toll so sad to see my 3 year old Pomeranian not eating food all the time is her favorite 😢.. some days are good some not as good poor thing, been building a bucket list and have to consult with my neurologist for potential euthanasia instead of the regular chemo because she’s starting to slip and it’s so sad :(! 😭

My poor baby is booked in today for the exact level you are you talking about. I’ve had months consistent savage attacks and covered in bites bruises. I can’t even feed walk or correct his behaviour without him attacking and I’m now petrified of him 😢the vet advised months ago to euthanise him he’s far to dangerous but I wanted to try and try but I can’t try no more not when I can’t even meet his basic needs

Thank you for your charts. It helped me alot to decide.

I’m going thru this today with my 110lbs German Shepard Rottweiler mix he bit me in the face last week unprovoked thank you for this video i wish i would have watched it sooner some of my family supports me and others feel like im murdering my dog for no reason saying i should rehome him he’s six that would be so horrible for him with separation anxiety they made me feel so horrible and im going in with a lot of guilt just trying to watch anything to make me feel like im making the right decision i really appreciate this video and I appreciate you ❤thank you

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I know it must not have been easy. I'm currently waiting for my veterinary office to call me back for an apt. This is one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make. My dog is loving with us as his family, and warms up to strangers after given time and proper introduction. The issue is we can not control what others do. At anytime someone could walk up to my dog when I have my back turned and it could be fatal if it was a small child. He's bitten 5 times in the year we've had him, he's a liability and I couldn't live with myself if something happened such as a death when I could have prevented it for both my dog and potential victim. My heart is in pieces he knows I'm sad and keeps trying to comfort me which makes it even harder. If there was anything I could do I'd love to, but after all the training I've been through with him to try and correct it, at this point I'm out of options.

Thank you. This video helped me so much. It's such a hard, emotional, guilt ridden position to be in.

We have been using this on our sons 15 year old cat after having an abcess and it works great non invasive and she allows it freely. GREAT product

I went through the extreme guilt of not being able to afford to treat my little Chihuahua's congestive heart failure. She was suffering and struggling to breathe, and we had to say goodbye.

This helped a lot. It gave a lot of closure, and it answered lot of questions.

I don’t know how I’m supposed to live without my best friend of the last 14 years, my whole adult life. My first baby. I keep going back and forth, but I know she’s not herself anymore.

My 10 yr old Shih Tzu overnight like a different dog. Good breeder, we walk2 mi a day, excellent diet, never accidents, no panting, mellow guy. Now he is lethargic. No excessive drinking. No accidents. No hair loss. His test is high Neu and very high ATKP or whatever ….490. Was 392 last year so vet said not a big deal. Perfect health so ???

What are follow-up labs to monitor?

My 11 year old has this.

I should have never watched this even though i knew i needed to. My 12yo boy has laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy. He struggles to get up and move around and watching him decline is breaking my heart. I don't know what I'm going to do without him

I haven't heard much good about the tie back surgery. Many owners have said they wished they hadn't done it. Especially on their old dogs, 10+ years old.

Thank you Lap of Love, you are an amazing resource. An organization made of of amazing people that rekindle your faith in humanity.

Do you think top of the head warmer than usual could be because oof Cushings? Starting Vetoryol tomorrow for my pet.

This video assisted me, but still I could not stop crying. It feels wrong g but I cannot see my boy still in pain. I have dragged and tried many things. 😢

I just had to schedule an appointment for my 8 year old cat Ripley because of a cancer in her cheek. It has been spreading and affecting her nose recently. I knew when she starting to struggle to breath through her nose and had a tongue out of mouth to sleep that I needed to call. It was a hardest phone call I have had to make. I think having to decide a date to never see your loved one again is one of the worst emotional pains I have felt. I have broken down multiple times today just wishing there was a way to save my little cat. I am now counting time I have with her. I know I don't want her to experience suffocation. I know its the right call. Its just hard. Thank you for the video. You talking about breathing being a big one has helped me think I am making the right call. As well as the roller coaster of good and bad days. Today, while I had to call the appointment, she is having a good day. I am still back and forth in my head about it all, there is some comfort that this is a normal experience roller coaster of good and bad days. Much love to anyone else out there experiencing the same. <3

I also had two dogs with Cushings. The first symptoms were the excessive drinking and peeing and a voracious appetite. They both would wolf their food down and eat their own poop. When i took them for walks they would search the ground for anything to pick up to eat. The Lab testing to diagnose it is very expensive. I believe around $300 each time because they have to test their blood, do a steroid injection, wait and draw blood and test again. So they had to stay at the vets several hours each time. Then the medicine, Vetoryl is $75-$90 a month. if you want an ultrasound of their belly its around $700 or so. So this is not a disease that the average person can afford to treat unfortunately. When they start the medicne, the vet must monitor their blookdwork to make sure they dont go too far which is very dangerous for the dog. My dog also had the pot belly, skin discolation, loss of hair, panting, licking her paws. She lived about 10 months after her official diagnosis. My other dog is still living and is early on in her diagnosis.

Saying goodbye to your beloved pet in an ER is not the worst thing that could happen. Them dying alone is the worst thing that can happen. Unfortunately I had to bring my pet to the vet ER but he died on my lap wrapped in blankets covered in kisses.

The relevant information begins at 7:38.

So....what about a 12yr old Bugg that just all the sudden started drinking a lot a lot and peeing the bed at night. And wetting the house....zero other symptoms....urine test was fine no signs of issues other than dilute...blood work had elevated enzymes....diabetes and kidney disease ruled out. Vet [she doesn't have a regular vet due to retirement] says get an ultrasound of belly [they don't do them there so we are trying to get a vet that does]. . . She did have no shots until age 4 and was spade at age 4 [we got her at age 4] and was dx with false pregnancy. Bloodwork 2019 was normal. Is it possible it's something else? She does have a growth on her lip that needs removed. . . We didn't do bloodwork annually. They rx Denamarin.

Great video great Vet.

I really enjoyed this, so grateful to Lap of Love, really just an excellent organization❤

What if your dog is not showing physical symptoms but the labs are pointing to cushings

I love you Ginger. First time u made me feel how to be a dad. I will miss you a lot. Thanks for being there for me when i am having bad times. Will never forget u ❤

This was very helpful. Thank you for it.

Im struggling bad 1 week later its hurtin my heart is broken

My standard poodle killed my cat yesterday. Somehow, the cat ended up in the kennel and he went on the attack. He is extremely hyper and "playful aggressive." He killed my neighbors' chickens about 6 months ago. He has bitten family members and visitors before as well. As much as we are devastated about all of these incidents, this dog has some good qualities. He is very sweet and intelligent when he is controlled. He has an "alpha-male personality." A lot of people have told us to get rid of the dog before and we chose to keep him. We are very conflicted about what to do with him as we believe his instinct was involuntary. He is only 3 years old. This decision is something we are doing our best to avoid, but this may be the most humane answer for the good of the community, even though it would cause a second tragedy off of the first one

Thank you. This video has helped me so much 😢 dealing with grief now, the poetry by Kahlil Gilbran on Pain is comforting

grief is love that has nowhere to go.

I am so sorry for Hurley's loss. I understand the pain 100% and my heart hurts with you. They are so much more than pets, they are family and that makes them loved ones too. There are no words that can be spoken or actions that can be taken to stop the pain, only time. We NEVER get “over it” as some people have said. We will never forget or get over their loss, we only learn to live with the pain and emptiness as time goes on. In time, you will smile when thinking of the fond memories and funny antics. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that death is NOT the end, it's the beginning for both human and animals!! I know this because the bible tells us: ALL innocent creatures go to be with our creator God the Father upon death and that includes the animals! Only humans have sinned, all animals are innocent. Human's have a choice but not animals, they live and function on instinct. Just as people receive new bodies the animals do as well. Their bodies will be those that were before the fall of creation. When Adam and Eve ate of the fruit, everything fell from perfection. Birds even began singing in a different key! The breath of life that God breathed into Adam and Eve is the same breath of life that God breathed into the animals, except God breathed into the animals first! Genesis 2:19-25 - God created animals first and Adam named every living creature or beasts of the field! The animals were important to God. When God breathed a spirit into Adam’s body, Adam became nephesh: “living being” or “soul”. The same Hebrew word “nephesh” is used for both animals and people! Genesis 1:30; 7:15, 22 Genesis 2:7 that animals and man have the same breath of life! The bible also talks of a child placing his/her hand into the hole of an Asp (deadly snake). The animals also spoke before the fall of creation! Remember the serpent spoke in the Garden of Eden Numbers 22:28 - The donkey spoke, through God, the donkey’s tongue was loosened. The donkey could also see the angel, this shows intelligence. Are the animals closer to God than man? Yes, for they are totally innocent and know no sin! They also were a substitute until the birth of Jesus. In the book of Enoch, which is one of the lost books of the bible, Enoch speaks of the animals testifying against man at the great white throne judgment! Those who are born-again and have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will spend eternity with our loved ones who went first and that includes the animals! Romans 8:21: That the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Luke 12:7 - God provides for animals just as for man. He knows when a sparrow falls, none are forgotten before God. Joel 1:20 - The animals cry unto God just as mankind does. Jesus loves the animals! Imagine our love on earth. Jesus has perfect love (agape love), after all he suffered and died an agonizing death on the cross for us. His love for the animals and his creation is perfect and as humans we cannot begin to understand. Proverbs 12:10 - The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but even the kindness of godless men is cruel”. Animals aren’t created in God’s image nor are they equal to humans, however we are their caretakers. Nevertheless, there is biblical evidence animals have non-human souls. Nephesh and psyche are translated “soul” for mankind, but these are also used with animals. God made certain the animals were saved from the flood, and we know from scripture they most certainly are going to be on the refreshed, new earth. When Moses and the Hebrews left Egypt, their animals went too. We need to see that animals and man share something special - we are both living beings. Something one must remember is that Adam and the animals lived happily in the Garden before the fall and will again. Don't forget, when God cursed the 2 people, the animals and whole earth fell under that same curse! That is why some animals now have a “less than loving” nature. Once we’re enjoying the new earth, they will be as they were in the Garden of Eden! Proverbs 12:12 (NLT) - We are to be stewards of animals. We are caretakers, but they belong to God, not us. For all the animals of the forest are mine, and I own the cattle on a thousand hills. Every bird of the mountains and all animals of the field belong to me Psalm 50:10-11, Psalm 148:10-13, Revelation 4:8-9; 5:13 Animals also praise God. We fail to zero in on scripture that says the “living creatures” that cry out “holy, holy, holy” are animals dwelling in God’s presence. Our Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 21:5 proclaims “I am making all things new”. Revelation 5:13 - Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praised and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Romans 8 - Creation itself will be free from its bondage, the whole creation has been groaning. Man sinned, animals did not but they were still brought down by human sin. That is a terrible truth of sin; it effects both the innocent and guilty. Romans 8:21 - Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. I am so thankful my mother and I were able to do this study, she died shortly after. Being human, we are selfish and want to keep our loved ones with us forever. As long as I/we are on earth, I will always miss her and wish she had not left us. I can't wish her back here out of heaven, that would be the ultimate act of selfishness!! I would not want her to suffer further because now, she is free of all her pain and is in paradise with Jesus (Luke 23:43). My mother was born-again and so am I, so I will see her again. Most of all we will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus. I look forward to that day.

For anyone facing this heartbreaking decision, Lap of Love is countrywide. There is a video on TH-cam produced by Lap of Love on how to know when it’s time to say goodbye. It is a great, informative and compassionate video that will help with making that decision. I have a senior dog with dementia, arthritis, degenerative disc disease and a collapsed trachea and will have to make this decision myself, but after having watched this I feel better about having to make that decision. My only wish would be for lower prices. We are seniors living on Social Security and a small pension. When the time comes, it is going to really strain our finances. But honestly, I am very willing to give up my meds for a month for our baby to have a peaceful loving release from her pain.

What an informative video. Im looking for advice as i have to think about naking the decision. Im still struggling but this video gave me a lot more to think about and it made me realise that i think it is time, i iust hate being in the position of having to make the choice. Whikst for the nost part she can still walk, she can only fo short walks, her body only allows for that, but her mind and her spirit still wants to go on longer walks. Amd ehilst she can do short walks, she is most likely in quite a lot of pain. Animals bring so much joy and love and it sucks ehen they get old, sick or injured and we have to make this decision

So grateful to your video🙏 watched it a few times to get me in the right head space, mentally and emotionally. Just helped my 15 yr old daschund cross the rainbow bridge🌈 at home, with family, on a good day. I appreciate you holding my hand through this. Gracias por existir❤ Thank you for existing❤

I lost my 12 yr old beagle/cavalier mix this past Saturday to congestive heart failure. I felt a lot of guilt for having to make that decision, I wanted her to go on her own so it’s been tough for me. I miss her terribly and wish she could’ve had a better end.

Thanks so much for explaining this. I am in the midst of this with my heart who was diagnosed with diabetes right before Thanksgiving. He had an ultrasound Monday and they think he may also have Cushings.

Lap of love helped me so much. It allowed me to recognize and embrace anticipatory grief. I had never heard of it before, but it was exactly what I was experiencing! It was so helpful for me to identify and honor what I was feeling. It helped me create a bucket list for my girl and to continue to do things on that list for the entire year and. Half since her diagnosis of Laryngeal paralysis and poly neuropathy. We took her for weekly acupuncture and she got a Starbucks pup cup and a ham and Swiss panini after most sessions. I consulted a pet psychic during what I knew were Bella’s last days. I wanted to know if she wanted to go on vacation to Maine with us. I knew it would be a hard trip for her. The psychic said that Bella felt it was important that she went to Maine on vacation. We got her a life jacket so she would be able to have some last swims in the ocean. We got a fan that mounted on the headrest of the front seat to keep air flowing on her and make sure she stayed cool. She was a trooper and made the two day trip to Maine without a single problem. We had arranged for her to continue to receive her Accupunture treatments at a vet near our vacation home, but after arriving she seemed to go down hill quickly. She had trouble standing on her own and walking was a difficult. After 4 days, we decided it was time. It wasn’t fair to her to keep her hanging on through our vacation. Fortunately, we found the one hospice vet in the area and she agreed to come to our vacation house and help Bella cross peacefully. We took her for ice cream, fed her fish and chips on a dock by the water, let her swim in the ocean, and just stayed with her and loved her the best we knew how. Thank you for letting me describe Bella’s last and hopefully best days here. We miss her every day and talk about her every day to our new black lab pup, Cole.

I almost turned this off because I'm so sad and yal were seemed too happy. I'm so grateful I didn't! I needed to hear about not wanting to have to do this in distress, but rather when it's 'good'. We did it when it was as good as it was going to be for her! I thought it would've been easier if she were noticeably 'needing' it, but after hearing this I feel some relief in our decision! Thank you!

My pug has gained weight really fast, pants excessively to the point he gags, drinks plenty of water, went blind overnight, moves very slow, pooped normally but now it is like diarrhea, X-rays show large liver and stomach pushed to the side, lines towards his abdomen that they say his breathing is going into stomach and put him on Benadryl for allergies to relieve this! I have asked over and over again about Cushing and they all say no it’s not Cushing! He looks miserable and all they say is his test look really great for a dog of his age! I’m at a loss!

This video is invaluable. ❤