Rx: DQ; Possible Dx

The vet just finally called with a possible diagnosis for Molly. This surprised me. She has to be specifically tested for Addison's Disease. This is a malfunction of the adrenal gland. I was told that if she has this, it's treatable, but expensive. It's not uncommon for dogs with this Dx to end up euthanized due to the cost. Addison's is the opposite of Cushing's.

I am not concerned about the cost. Whatever it is, I can afford it.

Molly continues to refused food, water, and shakes off and on. I had to run out for an appointment for myself, and picked up a DQ cone for myself and two little vanilla ice cream dishes for the hog dogs. While Baby delightedly inhaled hers, Molly waved her tongue at it twice, and walked away. I wiped some on her muzzle, hoping she would lick it off.

I needed to steam my carpets anyway.

So tomorrow morning, first thing, we are off to the vet's office for a stimulation test on Molly's adrenals. They will start her on the cortisone tablets tomorrow, if I can get them in her. Then she will also need a shot once a month, assuming this is the correct diagnosis. There may be more Rx than that involved, I don't know yet. First, we need a definite Dx.

I know nothing, really, about Addison's Disease. I will be doing some reading this evening.

I do know that I have one very sick dog. Wish us luck.