Another Addison's Dog - Another Missed Diagnosis

[xiomaraencarnacion]

IM SO SO SORRY <3

[ImWithThePyr]

I am so very sorry for your loss... your video has me in tears. You are so brave to share her story and hopefully your video has saved many lives.

Birdy was a beautiful, brave dog. My heart goes out to you.

[blacksheepgirl]

Hi, I have addison's. My parents found out when I was 21/2. I have to take cortisol. :( I'm sorry for you loss. :(

[CaringJeanette1963]

My heart goes out to you and also many others who have any type of pet that goes through pain. I know only first hand how we all feel. We take our animals to vets not even having much money but trying everything we can to help them get better, feel good and be happy. Unfortunately it gets to the point the dog keeps suffering, looks at you like i love you mum but just cant be here anymore and you feel like you have to put them down because the pain is too great while the vet cannot do his job.

[laurajdahl]

Hi, My dog IS 11.5 and has a high fever.. He stumbles, and rarely wants to eat... He sometimes drinks water.. However, I have to feed him with a dropper.

I brought him to the vet and they said they would have to do more tests.. Anyone have a idea on what tests to have him do? I am out of work and financially broke but want him to heal.. Thanks.. Please offer your prayers for his recovery.

[NemesisPrime117]

oh my god im so sorry i have 3 dogs and ones like 16 and i dont want him to pass away i hope and am glad she lived a lovely life

[x3AnimeEGG]

and your dog is very beatiful

[x3AnimeEGG]

i am so sorry for your loss and all people who own pets would all feel the same aftr a loss of an animal and espically a dog they are mans bestfriend its the hardest to make a dog close and yet it happens so early they hav to leave but there in a better place its the close things that matters

[kkg76]

my sincere apologies for your loss. my dog has just been diagnosed with addisons disease and luckily enough for him it has been identified at an early stage. dogs rpovide such a priceless relationship in the lives of people. i can see how difficult this must have been for you to deal with. my heart goes out to you

[up4Dan]

To all of you who have posted such kind words of sympathy, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. As you might imagine, watching this hurts even now, though Birdy was the great gift to my life. Please know your words carried me and I am grateful.

The field in the video is Fair Oaks Phoenix Park where Birdy walked every morning and night and loved. Her 'golden fields of barley.'

Apologies for the editing mistakes at the end.. I dont repair it because real tears caused it, so it stays,

[osyris1027]

@up4Dan our 3yr old schipperke was diagnosed with addison's diease today july 4th 2011, she is currently in the emergency 24hr vet near where we live in maryland. I feel so helpless. we can't pick her up till tomorrow. She is on i v fluids. So there double checking her bloodwork results. we just want our lana home with us. I am truly sorry for your loss, Birdy looked like a great dog. You never get over a loss of a family member but time seems to help you cope with your loss. Take care

[umzcorgi]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

My 18 month old Border Collie was diagnosed with Addison's a few months ago. Like your dog, his ACTH test was questionable, but we were lucky enough that our vet pushed for an ultrasound and was able to confirm it. While it is not 100% under control yet, he's gained 11 lbs and we're working on it.

[Spalooosh]

You had a great dog. You did all you could.

[addikCteddd]

I am so sorry for your loss :(

My dog was diagnosed with Addison disease yesterday - Christmas Eve.

He is still hospitalized today.

[ebonyjem]

im so sorry for your loss had tears in my eyes when watching this i had to go through a similar thing with my dobie who was only 14 months old had to get her put to sleep five months ago didnt know what was wrong with her! it breaks your heart will never forget my baby

[tt4jd]

I am very sorry about the loss of your golden. I can only say that my experience at UC Davis Vet Teaching Hospital was just the opposite of yours. Riley, an English Pointer, was diagnosed with atypical Addisons four years ago. (Atypical because most diagnosis occurs near or at death.) Riley is alive today because of UCD.

[happyone54]

I am so sorry for your loss, I know it really hurts to lose your golden. They love so much and that is hard to find. My tears are for you.

[hammie1122]

OMG!! i'm so sorry about you'r dog :( I've also just lost my dog :( we or the vets never found out what was wrong :(

[01jedd]

My dog Sadie was diagonsised with Addisons 5 years ago. She almost died in my arms when her body system crashed on labor day weekend. I was lucky my vet knew what was wrong and send me to a specialist in Akron Ohio. This is treatable. She did not have to died because some vet does not know what to do.

I am so sorry that Birdy's vet was not able to figure out what was wrong with her in time.

[abluechipstock]

God bless ya, i know how it feels,you get so darn attached

[chuckzgrl]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Birdy looks like my Doobie. She has some symptoms of Addison's but they are not sure if thats whats wrong with her. Hopefully we will find out after we take her back to the vet again today. She will only eat if I hand feed her and she takes in very little water and I am very worried. Many huggz to you. Your Birdie will Always be with you in your heart.

[pmh72656]

Im sorry for your loss. My dog COREY has been living on with addisons  for 3 long years!He is now 6 years old and the battle goes on.

[08RVT]

Beautiful dog, I'm so sorry you lost her.

[starcor12]

Im so sorry about your loss. I have a 7 year old great dane and out of the blue started having diahhrea off and on and is now vomitting. He sometimes doesn't eat and drinks alot of water. I have taken him in for x rays and blood work and no answers. I hate that I can't help him and I feel so sorry for him while we continue to try to figure this out. After doing research online, I see alot of Addison's symptons.

[bugs8463]

Am sorry to hear the loss of your Birdy, May she rest in peace she was so beautiful