Tuesday, 07-Jan-2003 00:03:12 EST




"When all is said and done
I'll never count the cost
It's worth all that's lost
Just to see you smile"
- Tim McGraw



Melody is our resident angel.
At the age of 4, she was diagnosed with Addison's Disease.
Here are some links to Addison's that I found helpful:

Our Story
How we found out about Addison's Disease

Canine Addison's Website Home Page
Links include the story of a special rescued AD Basset who now has her permanent home, success stories of dogs who were adopted by new owners knowing they had AD!! and memorials for the dearly missed souls who have left us in this lifetime...

FAQs
A list of questions that pop up frequently

Florinef for less
Compounding Pharmacists can save you money on "generic" Florinef

Dog World's June 2001 Article on Addison's Disease (word document)
With permission from Dog World

Addison's Disease
Tons of articles about Addison's Disease in Dogs

Endocrine Disease - Veterinary Medicine June 2000 (redistributed with permission)
An excellent article written by Dr. Deborah S. Greco
(zipped file - click above to download the zipped Word Document)

Endocrinology: Addison's Disease & ACTH Testing Procedures - Lecture Notes March 2001
Dr. Deborah S. Greco's lecture notes, discusses Polyendocrine Gland Failure - hypothyroidism, diabetes, and Addison's Disease

Florinef information, includes a dosage chart listing dosage variations
& amount of glucs used by weight.

DOCP / Percorten-V information, includes a dosage chart
listing dosage variations & amount of glucs used by weight.
Also listed is an online pharmacy that sells DOCP for $112.89 US.

Ratio Calculator
Enter the Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K) and this wonderful tool does the rest. Thank you B. Palsa and S. Long for creating and sharing this page.

Mineralocorticoids
Explains how and why mineralocorticoids work

Glucocorticoids
Information on Prednisone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone
Explanation of how and why glucocorticoids work

DNA Study - Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (UCDavis)
Currently collecting samples from Bearded Collies, Std Poodles, and Leonbergers
to study the genetics of Addison's Disease. Please send for your free kit!

Veterinarian Referrals
Veterinarians referred by listmembers

Heart Murmur Information
Many AD dogs have murmurs - there are some very interesting articles listed here.

k9Addison's 2002 Calendar The Calendars are here!!
All proceeds benefit The Canine Addison's Disease Foundation.
These gorgeous creations make fabulous gifts, and are perfect for veterinarians!

Donations
We are now accepting donations - visit this page for more information.

Screensavers
Want your own customized Screensaver from your favorite photos?
100% of sales proceeds will go to the k9AD fund.



Melody's Inspiration Area

Melody's Dictionary

Melody's Angel Page

Best of Times Lyrics



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