CUSHINGS-PETS Digest 15

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) Re: cushing's pets: admin note
by "Dorothy" <dorothys@beachlink.com>
2) Re: Anipryl
by Betty Rhodes <brhodes1@swbell.net>

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 18:51:42 -0500
From: "Dorothy" <dorothys@beachlink.com>
To: <cushings-pets@mcfeeley.cc.utexas.edu>
Subject: Re: cushing's pets: admin note
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Dear Leslie: Please remove my name from the list. I initially thought I
could help some Cushings dogs that are still alive, but the folks on this
list know as much or more than I. It is still very painful to relive
Abby's valiant struggle, which I do every time I read about the problems
caused by this disease. My very best to all on the list and their dear
furry ones. I pray for a cure to come swiftly.

Date: Sun, 04 Jan 1998 21:16:00 +0000
From: Betty Rhodes <brhodes1@swbell.net>
To: cushings-pets@mcfeeley.cc.utexas.edu
Subject: Re: Anipryl
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HelenFW wrote:
>
> I just wondered has anyone experienced good results with Anipryl? If so, how
> long did it take for you to see improvement in your pet's symptoms? Thanks in
> advance.
>
> Helen

Hi,
My name is Betty. My cushinoid is a 10 yr old Boston Terrier - Cissy.
She was diagnosed in September and put on Anipryl - 15 mg. (Her weight
is 20 lbs). She is also hypothyroid and takes .4mg thyrotabs daily.

I noticed her hair coming back within a couple of weeks. After a month
her water consumption returned to normal. She still has a pot belly and
has always been a little pig so appetite is no indicator.

Her ACTH test was repeated in December and is normal.Our vet suggested
increasing her dosage to 30 mg for a two month trial - just to see if
symptoms improve even more. If not, we'll go back to 15mg.