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  1. Originally posted by tui[..]

    its true its true


    nice avatar Nikki
  2. Originally posted by Ali709[..]

    nice avatar Nikki


    Thanks Ali, thought i'd get a colourful one
  3. Originally posted by tui[..]

    lol okay so it wasnt from wikipedia some other site, but i did put it into my own words so give me some credit for that?
    Okay so treatment..
    Drenching with a energy solution, e.g molasses, glucose, or propylene glycol? plus injections just beneath the skin of a calcium solution given regulary to prevent the risk of relapse
    have i missed anything?



    It's 20% calcium and usually magnesium and dextrose are added to it too.
    We use propylene glycol
    And get the lambs out. They are the reason the ewe is energy deficient, so they need to get out of it. Induction is often used to bring them on early if needed.

    8/10, very good
  4. Originally posted by Ali709[..]

    nice avatar Nikki


    agreed
  5. Originally posted by tuioh and feel free to ask me another question Dan, im really loving this, i am learning


    Ok then.

    What is Cushing's Syndrome?
    What specie (s) can it be seen in?
    How is it diagnosed?
    What can be done to treat it (if anything)?


  6. Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

    It's 20% calcium and usually magnesium and dextrose are added to it too.
    We use propylene glycol
    And get the lambs out. They are the reason the ewe is energy deficient, so they need to get out of it. Induction is often used to bring them on early if needed.

    8/10, very good


    Oh of course, so usually just get the lambs out even of there is a risk of them not surviving?
    i'll get back to your question too, its 11:13pm here and it way past my bedtime
    Talk to you soon Dan
  7. Originally posted by tui[..]

    Oh of course, so usually just get the lambs out even of there is a risk of them not surviving?
    i'll get back to your question too, its 11:13pm here and it way past my bedtime
    Talk to you soon Dan


    Unfortunately that's the way it goes sometimes, yeah.

    I await your answer in eager anticipation!
  8. Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

    Ok then.

    What is Cushing's Syndrome?
    What specie (s) can it be seen in?
    How is it diagnosed?
    What can be done to treat it (if anything)?





    Okay here is goes..
    Cushing's Syndrome
    Also known as Hyperadrenocorticism, it is an excessive production of the hormone cortisol by the adrenal gland.
    Most commonly found in elder dogs (seen in cats and horses also?), can be mistaken for natural aging. includes symptoms such as gaining weight, increased thirst, increased urinating, increased appetite, lose of hair, fragile skin that can easily be damaged, lethargy and muscle weakness and wasting.
    It can be diagnosed using procedures such as a complete blood count, biochemical profile, or a urinalysis.
    With treatment, it depends on the adrenal gland, drugs (which drugs i couldnt find out? am i lazy? ) can be administered but not are all effective. a surgical procedure can go ahead removing the either the one effected adrenal gland or both if necessary. Is a difficult procedure, and once the gland are removed the patient (oh yea) requires replacement therapy with glucocoricoids & mineralocorticoids throughout their lives.

    Okay so hows that? Fill in the blanks big boss man!
  9. Originally posted by tui[..]

    Okay here is goes..
    Cushing's Syndrome
    Also known as Hyperadrenocorticism, it is an excessive production of the hormone cortisol by the adrenal gland.
    Most commonly found in elder dogs (seen in cats and horses also?), can be mistaken for natural aging. includes symptoms such as gaining weight, increased thirst, increased urinating, increased appetite, lose of hair, fragile skin that can easily be damaged, lethargy and muscle weakness and wasting.
    It can be diagnosed using procedures such as a complete blood count, biochemical profile, or a urinalysis.
    With treatment, it depends on the adrenal gland, drugs (which drugs i couldnt find out? am i lazy? ) can be administered but not are all effective. a surgical procedure can go ahead removing the either the one effected adrenal gland or both if necessary. Is a difficult procedure, and once the gland are removed the patient (oh yea) requires replacement therapy with glucocoricoids & mineralocorticoids throughout their lives.

    Okay so hows that? Fill in the blanks big boss man!


    Not bad

    Never seen it in cats myself, but I guess it's possible (technically).

    The tests you mention can indicate it but to definitively diagnose you need to do an ACTH stimulation test or a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test.

    I can't remember for horses (but I think it's the same....) but the treatment I use is trilostane (trade name Vetoryl here) which suppresses the adrenal gland. Adrenalectomy is not an option here.
  10. Nikki??

    Nikki???

    Where've you gone.....
  11. Originally posted by djrlewisNikki??

    Nikki???

    Where've you gone.....


    To watch Slane

    (PS - sorry for stealing your topic Nikki )

    (PPS - and you Dan, although that may look a bit odd...)
  12. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]

    To watch Slane

    (PS - sorry for stealing your topic Nikki )

    (PPS - and you Dan, although that may look a bit odd...)


    This topic's been renamed once already.

    And Nikki's abandoned me anyway


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