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« on: August 04, 2008, 04:27:30 PM » |
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Does anyone know anything about this or has had this test done to their pug.
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lmcpug
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 08:04:34 PM » |
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Does anyone know anything about this or has had this test done to their pug.  ? new one on me ? is this something your Vet is recommending?? and for what reason?? |
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 08:29:13 PM » |
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Blossom has a bacterial infection in 1 ear, my vet did a Dex Suppression test @$168.80 also a dexamethasone and convenia injection and I give her surolan drops for 10 days.
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 08:39:12 PM » |
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Blossom has a bacterial infection in 1 ear, my vet did a Dex Suppression test @$168.80 also a dexamethasone and convenia injection and I give her surolan drops for 10 days. Well, I've never had any bacterial problems wit the guys, that I'm aware of, so that is why I had not come across that test before. I'm either a very "ignorant of" with my puggies or just plain darn lucky??? |
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My New Gang: Abi 7yrs 8mths / Ada 5yrs 11mths/ Shaggy 2yrs?? & Charlie 7 -8yrs
"In Memory"
"If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again."
My Sweeties: Bubba 17.9, Pugsley 18.10, Honey 13.8 and ShyShy 12.8, Toni and Ziggy Stardust at the Bridge - miss you all!
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2008, 11:39:33 AM » |
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Blossom has a bacterial infection in 1 ear, my vet did a Dex Suppression test @$168.80 also a dexamethasone and convenia injection and I give her surolan drops for 10 days. We haven't had the test run, but are on the drops too. Fun getting them in isn't it? We're told to clean the ear first before putting the drops in every time. Can you tell us more about the Dex Suppression test? |
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2008, 01:29:44 PM » |
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First I have to say Hi Jean, and sorry I missed you and Jennifer at Pug Island.
Melvin had an ear infection before and I had to give him Surolan drops but nothing else was done. So I don't know anything about this test either.
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2008, 03:26:58 PM » |
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I find it very odd that your vet did this test based on an ear infection as it seems to be for Cushing's and other thyroid issues. Here's the wikipedia explanation.
Dexamethasone suppression test
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The dexamethasone suppression test is designed to diagnose and differentiate among the various types of Cushing's syndrome and other hypercortisol states.[1]
Dexamethasone is an exogenous steroid that provides negative feedback to the pituitary to suppress the secretion of ACTH. This steroid is unable to pass the blood brain barrier which allows this test to assess a specific part of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Specifically, dexamethasone binds to glucocorticoid receptors in the basal medial hypothalamus, which lies outside the blood brain barrier, resulting in regulatory modulation.[2]
The test is given at low and high doses of dexamethasone and the levels of cortisol are measured to obtain the results.[3] A normal result is decrease in cortisol levels upon administration of low-dose dexamethasone. Results indicative of Cushing's disease involve no change in cortisol on low-dose dexamethasone, but inhibition of cortisol on high-dose dexamethasone. If the cortisol levels are unchanged by low and high-dose dexamethasone then a cortisol secreting adrenocortical tumor is suspected or an ectopic ACTH syndrome
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do is to provide a peaceful death. And a peaceful death comes from a
human taking full responsibility for the life of that animal." From Notesfromadogwalker.com
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blanche
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2008, 03:27:40 PM » |
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I find it very odd that your vet did this test based on an ear infection as it seems to be for Cushing's and other thyroid issues. Here's the wikipedia explanation.
Dexamethasone suppression test
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
The dexamethasone suppression test is designed to diagnose and differentiate among the various types of Cushing's syndrome and other hypercortisol states.[1]
Dexamethasone is an exogenous steroid that provides negative feedback to the pituitary to suppress the secretion of ACTH. This steroid is unable to pass the blood brain barrier which allows this test to assess a specific part of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Specifically, dexamethasone binds to glucocorticoid receptors in the basal medial hypothalamus, which lies outside the blood brain barrier, resulting in regulatory modulation.[2]
The test is given at low and high doses of dexamethasone and the levels of cortisol are measured to obtain the results.[3] A normal result is decrease in cortisol levels upon administration of low-dose dexamethasone. Results indicative of Cushing's disease involve no change in cortisol on low-dose dexamethasone, but inhibition of cortisol on high-dose dexamethasone. If the cortisol levels are unchanged by low and high-dose dexamethasone then a cortisol secreting adrenocortical tumor is suspected or an ectopic ACTH syndrome
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Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
"Here’s what I know now, having worked at a shelter and in rescue: All animals deserve
love at the end of their lives. Sometimes the most loving thing we can
do is to provide a peaceful death. And a peaceful death comes from a
human taking full responsibility for the life of that animal." From Notesfromadogwalker.com
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2008, 04:07:28 PM » |
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My previous dog had that test done 3 times (in a few years) for cushings - each time it was negative. When they asked to do it a fourth time I refused. Apparently Willie looked like he had cushings :? As for the thyroid, Willie was on medication for that but that was a simple blood test to measure the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels.
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2008, 08:41:13 PM » |
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I find it very odd that your vet did this test based on an ear infection as it seems to be for Cushing's and other thyroid issues. Here's the wikipedia explanation.
Dexamethasone suppression test
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
The dexamethasone suppression test is designed to diagnose and differentiate among the various types of Cushing's syndrome and other hypercortisol states.[1]
Dexamethasone is an exogenous steroid that provides negative feedback to the pituitary to suppress the secretion of ACTH. This steroid is unable to pass the blood brain barrier which allows this test to assess a specific part of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Specifically, dexamethasone binds to glucocorticoid receptors in the basal medial hypothalamus, which lies outside the blood brain barrier, resulting in regulatory modulation.[2]
The test is given at low and high doses of dexamethasone and the levels of cortisol are measured to obtain the results.[3] A normal result is decrease in cortisol levels upon administration of low-dose dexamethasone. Results indicative of Cushing's disease involve no change in cortisol on low-dose dexamethasone, but inhibition of cortisol on high-dose dexamethasone. If the cortisol levels are unchanged by low and high-dose dexamethasone then a cortisol secreting adrenocortical tumor is suspected or an ectopic ACTH syndrome Awww, that explains why I haven't heard of that test for "ears"!! Thank you, Blanche! I usually clean Pugsleys' ears with witch hazel, dry them up a bit and put in an herbal remedy or surolan if I have it on hand. Unfortunately I'm still working on getting a cotton swab into Bubba's ears  I would suggest that if your Vet is requesting a test that looks for Cushings; you may want to seek another opinion! |
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My New Gang: Abi 7yrs 8mths / Ada 5yrs 11mths/ Shaggy 2yrs?? & Charlie 7 -8yrs
"In Memory"
"If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again."
My Sweeties: Bubba 17.9, Pugsley 18.10, Honey 13.8 and ShyShy 12.8, Toni and Ziggy Stardust at the Bridge - miss you all!
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« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2008, 03:02:41 PM » |
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That is strange and makes one wonder why the heck would he do it then?  |
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