tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post2505261215617507753..comments2024-03-02T02:10:32.227-05:00Comments on Animal Endocrine Clinic: How Is Canine Addison’s Disease Best Diagnosed?Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-20753426922662595672014-10-15T18:35:47.419-04:002014-10-15T18:35:47.419-04:00Thank you, Dr. Peterson. I tried to make an appoin...Thank you, Dr. Peterson. I tried to make an appointment with you for a second opinion, but was told you are not seeing new patients. <br /><br />Repeat ACTH was 2.1 pre and 1.8 post. Primary doctor thinks that this might indicate beginning stages of Addison's but suggest that we get a second opinion with the specialist.Bull Terrier's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245269634372753057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-32803458087368465382014-10-14T21:57:39.782-04:002014-10-14T21:57:39.782-04:00The cortisol values are not diagnostic for Addison...The cortisol values are not diagnostic for Addison's disease -- too high. We expect value less than 1.0 µg/dl with Addison's.Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-62075545854690187802014-10-14T21:40:57.228-04:002014-10-14T21:40:57.228-04:00Thank you, Dr. Peterson,
I found out the values f...Thank you, Dr. Peterson,<br /><br />I found out the values for the first ACTH stim test - 2.5 pre and 2.1 post. <br /><br />NatalieBull Terrier's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245269634372753057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-14721855401878180352014-10-14T00:30:59.009-04:002014-10-14T00:30:59.009-04:00No, Addison's disease isn't diagnosed with...No, Addison's disease isn't diagnosed with blood testing alone and your dog doesn't have signs of Addison's disease. The adrenal glands are never large with Addison's/Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407531601642815094.post-64791595064418438902014-10-13T21:16:13.453-04:002014-10-13T21:16:13.453-04:00Dr. Peterson,
My 13 year old spayed female bull t...Dr. Peterson,<br /><br />My 13 year old spayed female bull terrier has increased thirst and urination and otherwise acts normal. After ruling out other possibilities, our vet wanted to test for Cushing's and recommended ACTH stim test. Otherwise, bloodwork was normal, urine test normal except for being dilute and the only other finding was larger size of adreanal glands on ultrasound (high end of normal). ACTH stim test result shows a possible Addison's disease, rather than Cushing's - the vet mentioned the value of 2.1.<br /><br />Does it make sense that it could be Addison's considering that the glands are larger rather than smaller than normal? <br /><br />We were asked to come in for a repeat ACTH stim. If it is Addison's would the treatment help with increased thirst/urination. It seems like those seem to be the side effects of medication given for Addison's.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />NatlaieBull Terrier's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245269634372753057noreply@blogger.com