Updates on our Molly with Addison's Disease

[Lake Girl, Lizette]

Well, it is quite a challenge to say the least.   This is a lot like watching a baby with special needs.   You have to work not only with test results but how your dog reacts to meds.   Titration is really tough.  We have lowered her dose of prednisone, but she still drinks in the latter part of the day and has issues at night.   We only left for an hour to go out to eat last night, and she went all over the floor and herself.  Both girls don't understand why we are putting them in the utility room, and they look at me like we are punishing them since they have never been put up before.  Molly got her second shot and is eating really well, not vomiting any more, and the only issue is the frequent urination.   We have titrated her down to .5 ml per day of prednisone, and she is not having incontinence while she sleeps...that was a huge mess.   She seems to do well except for the frequent bathroom breaks late in the day...that is also when her thirst gears up, and we have to take the water away when we leave.  Research information and breeders have been a huge help.  I will say that my knowledge of poodles and hybrids has increased tremendously.    I really appreciate the help of my friends on DoodleKisses and all the sweet comments.     In my heart I am concerned about Molly since stress aggravates Addisons. I am relieved we finally have answers to firve years of health issues and frustration.  I can't tell you how many disagreements my husband and I have had over her care and feeding.   

[BG and Gavin]

We continue to send good thoughts your way.  I am happy that you no longer have to worry about the overnight incontinence.  A good nights sleep must go a long way for you.

[Lucy's Mom from GA]

I haven't been on Doodlekisses in a long time but I also have a F1b labradoodle Lucy just turned 5 diagnosed with Addison's about 3 years ago. It has been a trial and error of numerous things from foods, meds, dosages, exercise, skin reactions from meds. I will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

[F, Calla & Luca]

It sounds like you are getting to a good balance and I am glad I guess fine tuning is ongoing. Good luck.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

I am glad you finally found answers for Molly's health and eating issues.  Years ago when our standard poodle was on prednisone and having incontinence issues, I bought several flannel sheets (which are made for human babies - about 3 x 3 or 4 ft and have a light rubber lining between two pieces of flannel).  I put that inside the cover to his bed, to protect the memory foam mattress.  that way all I had to do is wash the flannel sheet and bed cover.  Possibly a suggesting if there are future incontinence issues.  Wishing Molly well!  She is beautiful.