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    Possible Addision's disease for Opal...

    We took Opal (now 13.7 yo) to the vet for her bi-annual check-up. We shared our concerns with Dr. Wanda and agreed to doing a geriatric blood panel. Results show some increases in her liver enzymes - for which she's been on supplements, but a new one for us is a slight increase in her potassium level. Opal's results: - Potassium 5.7 mmol/L H, normal is 4.0 - 5.4, but her sodium level is normal - Sodium 148 mmol/L, normal 142 - 152.
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    Opal's symptoms are some back-end weakness (normal with aging and being a stroke survivor) and some increased thirst. Heart rate and pulse were strong with vet check. No diarrhea, etc, and still a very good appetite.
    A repeat blood check will be done over 3 weeks.

    Any experience or thoughts on this?
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    I have no experience with this just wanted to send loads of mojo your way.

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    Lots of good wishes for you and Opal. No first, or even second, hand experience with Addisons here either.
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    Our neighbour's dog Luna has Addison's. She was very sick with it last Spring when diagnosed. I had noticed that she was not herself, not wanting to come in the house or play with M and Elle. She was quite shaky and very withdrawn and timid, not her usual behaviour around us. She is now on meds 3 pills, 3x's a day and is her old self again. Playing with M and Elle, coming in the house in the morning for a snack and a cuddle with my husband. I was told that addison's is the opposite of cushing's which our old hound had. When diagnosed Luna's kidney's were beginning to show signs of failure but she seems fine now.

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    No. They brought up Addison's repeatedly with Nikki's issues seven years ago but it was just a question of getting her off of commercial dog food.

    All good thoughts for Opal.

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    So sorry. Sending good thoughts.
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    Thanks for your well wishes and sharing your experiences.

    Opal is still holding her own. Not showing signs of Addison's disease. She still loves her homemade/RAW meals and treats and these support her kidneys and adrenal glands. She's also on 2 homeopathics that will hopefully help her.

    We're still not sure if she has Addison's disease, her blood work might be a false positive caused by a rough drive from the vet clinic to the blood-lab. Time will tell...

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    Best wishes for Opal and hoping she doesn't have Addison's. It sounds like you're doing all you can to help keep her healthy!

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