Max is Losing His Hair!

Kayos and Havoc · 08-30-2009, 09:58 PM

By the handfuls!!

I know this is the Cushings but my goodness! I am pulling it off him by the handful and we are filling the canister on the Dyson twice a day!

He had another ACTH stim test on Thursday. I really want the results to show us something so we can get him on a maintenance dose. The vet did say we needed to have a pretty good sense of humor with this.

Max's attitude is good and he seems to feel good. He is also being flooded with corticosteroids from the Cushings.

BowWowMeow · 08-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Gosh, if it isn't one thing it's another, Kathy! I hope they can get his meds figured out so he can keep some of his hair!

middleofnowhere · 08-30-2009, 10:11 PM

I'm sorry poor Max is suffering from this. We battled hair loss for 2 1/2 years with a bad diagnosis. If you need "hair replacement" for either winter or sun protection, consider K9 topcoat. I forget what their website is but I had these for the Barker Sisters when we were battling a skin condition. They aren't perfect (Barker the Younger tried swimming in hers -- they can get them caught on barbed wire or brambles and I have funny stories about these incidents) but they sure help protect the skin.

I know guys often have an emotional problem with hair loss - hope it doesn't affect Max's ego!

(Sorry Max, sometimes I can't resist....)

Kayos and Havoc · 08-30-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted By: middleofnowhereI'm sorry poor Max is suffering from this. We battled hair loss for 2 1/2 years with a bad diagnosis. If you need "hair replacement" for either winter or sun protection, consider K9 topcoat. I forget what their website is but I had these for the Barker Sisters when we were battling a skin condition. They aren't perfect (Barker the Younger tried swimming in hers -- they can get them caught on barbed wire or brambles and I have funny stories about these incidents) but they sure help protect the skin.

I know guys often have an emotional problem with hair loss - hope it doesn't affect Max's ego!

(Sorry Max, sometimes I can't resist....)

I think Max is more worried about the hair brush attacking him !

I hope to see test results by wed or Thurs. My sense of humor is gone with this really.

damrod · 08-30-2009, 11:35 PM

Must be frustrating, but hang in there. here are two articles regarding treatment. Knowledge can help.

http://www.2ndchance.info/cushings.htm

http://www.peteducation.com/article....2+1597&aid=416

Brightelf · 08-31-2009, 02:16 AM

Kathy, my heart goes out to you! The fact that Max FEELS good is huge. You are doing all the right things with and for Max. I know this is hard. Hang in there. Please let us know what the test results say when they come in this week. Think of him being well-regulated on meds and more stable soon! That is what I am focusing on for Max. Many good vibes and prayers being sent for sweetie-boy Max!

Woodreb · 08-31-2009, 11:47 PM

No suggestions, but plenty of sympathy.

Rica was going through that back in June. We'd vacuum around her pillow and it seemed a ring of black fur reappeared within 30 minutes.

At least Max is feeling good.

08-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Max is Losing His Hair! By the handfuls!! I know this is the Cushings but my goodness! I am pulling it off him by the handful and we are filling the canister on the Dyson twice a day! He had another ACTH stim test on Thursday. I really want the results to show us something so we can get him on a maintenance dose. The vet did say we needed to have a pretty good sense of humor with this. Max's attitude is good and he seems to feel good. He is also being flooded with corticosteroids from the Cushings. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

08-30-2009, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: Max is Losing His Hair! Gosh, if it isn't one thing it's another, Kathy! I hope they can get his meds figured out so he can keep some of his hair! __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

08-30-2009, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,472	Re: Max is Losing His Hair! I'm sorry poor Max is suffering from this. We battled hair loss for 2 1/2 years with a bad diagnosis. If you need "hair replacement" for either winter or sun protection, consider K9 topcoat. I forget what their website is but I had these for the Barker Sisters when we were battling a skin condition. They aren't perfect (Barker the Younger tried swimming in hers -- they can get them caught on barbed wire or brambles and I have funny stories about these incidents) but they sure help protect the skin. I know guys often have an emotional problem with hair loss - hope it doesn't affect Max's ego! (Sorry Max, sometimes I can't resist....)

08-30-2009, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
damrod Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 32	Re: Max is Losing His Hair! Must be frustrating, but hang in there. here are two articles regarding treatment. Knowledge can help. http://www.2ndchance.info/cushings.htm http://www.peteducation.com/article....2+1597&aid=416 __________________ Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe, we are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.

08-31-2009, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: Max is Losing His Hair! Kathy, my heart goes out to you! The fact that Max FEELS good is huge. You are doing all the right things with and for Max. I know this is hard. Hang in there. Please let us know what the test results say when they come in this week. Think of him being well-regulated on meds and more stable soon! That is what I am focusing on for Max. Many good vibes and prayers being sent for sweetie-boy Max! __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

08-31-2009, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Woodreb Master Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Milford, CT Posts: 548	Re: Max is Losing His Hair! No suggestions, but plenty of sympathy. Rica was going through that back in June. We'd vacuum around her pillow and it seemed a ring of black fur reappeared within 30 minutes. At least Max is feeling good. __________________ Johanna Aodhán (GSD)- Mar 2002 Caleb (Quill vom kleinen Teich) - Mar 2009 Rica (GSD)- Nov 1996 - July 2009 RIP Max (GSDx) - 1983 - 1998 RIP Kelly (GSD) - 1986 - 1996 RIP

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