acushdogsmom
10-20-2002, 11:29 AM
Good post from the publicly accessible archives of another List about Converting Test Values and ACTH stim test Interpretation:
listserv.tamu.edu/cgi/wa?...=0&O=D&T=1 (http://listserv.tamu.edu/cgi/wa?A2=ind0203&L=cushings-pets&P=R19896&D=1&H=0&O=D&T=1)
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*Moderator's note:
We mustn't forget that that every dog's case may be a bit different, and although most dogs do very well with ACTH test numbers (cortisol levels) at the lower end of the target range of 1-5 ug/dl, in some cases there may be other factors or conditions which may complicate or alter the treatment goals to some degree for a particular dog, and for some dogs this could mean that they may do better with ACTH test numbers a little closer to higher end of the acceptable target range.
This would be something that should be decided by a knowledgeable Vet who has a good deal of experience treating Cushing's dogs successfully.
Successful management of Canine Cushing's Disease depends very much on a combination of owner diligence, observation and understanding and on having a strong and trusting relationship with our Vets, with all of us having the one goal always --- to do everything we can together to keep our little ones as well as they can possibly be.
listserv.tamu.edu/cgi/wa?...=0&O=D&T=1 (http://listserv.tamu.edu/cgi/wa?A2=ind0203&L=cushings-pets&P=R19896&D=1&H=0&O=D&T=1)
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*Moderator's note:
We mustn't forget that that every dog's case may be a bit different, and although most dogs do very well with ACTH test numbers (cortisol levels) at the lower end of the target range of 1-5 ug/dl, in some cases there may be other factors or conditions which may complicate or alter the treatment goals to some degree for a particular dog, and for some dogs this could mean that they may do better with ACTH test numbers a little closer to higher end of the acceptable target range.
This would be something that should be decided by a knowledgeable Vet who has a good deal of experience treating Cushing's dogs successfully.
Successful management of Canine Cushing's Disease depends very much on a combination of owner diligence, observation and understanding and on having a strong and trusting relationship with our Vets, with all of us having the one goal always --- to do everything we can together to keep our little ones as well as they can possibly be.