Well, I got a call back from my vet with devastating news. There is nothing we can do for Kaia. The thyroid medicine will not help her and neither will the other two medicines that were thought might help her. The growth hormone will only buy her time, not help her get any better. The vet feels she is probably a couple years old and dogs with this disorder typically only live for 2-4 years. He thinks that soon she will start having mental problems, he thinks her destructive behaviour is just the start. Plus she is going to start having more medical problems that will basically slowly kill her. He also said based on her x-rays of her knees that as soon as the cold hits (a month or so) she is going to get to the point where she cannot walk.
We are supposed to start watching her for signs that she is in pain or is getting worse. It is so hard knowing that Kaia is going to have to be put to sleep so soon. THIS IS WHY PEOPLE SHOULD GET THEIR MIXED BREEDS SPAYED AND NEUTERED! This is the second dog that I have had to put to sleep due to congenital birth defects. These are dogs(as much as I loved them) should NEVER had been born.
That is terrible news! I feel awful for you. I just wanted to tell you of a really nice support group I have found on the web if you didnt hear of it already. Do a yahoo search of Pet Loss Grief Support. They are very supportive Forum, as well as lots of topics concerning pets that have already passed on. Lots of good stories of Rainbow Ridge that personally have comforted me. They also do candlelight viduals for special needs pets as well! Again Im very sorry, I hope you will get through this ok. Its not a good feeling to know that you are helpless, I know. Best wishes, and I am very sorry!!
I am so very sorry!!!! I responded to your other thread first as it was listed 1st when I logged in before this one! Give Kaia lots of love and take all the love from her that she has for you. There are more wonderful memories you can make together. I pray she is painfree & a happy pup for a long time to come. You & your family are in my thoughts!
The thyroid medicine will not help her and neither will the other two medicines that were thought might help her. The growth hormone will only buy her time, not help her get any better. The vet feels she is probably a couple years old and dogs with this disorder typically only live for 2-4 years. He thinks that soon she will start having mental problems, he thinks her destructive behaviour is just the start. Plus she is going to start having more medical problems that will basically slowly kill her. He also said based on her x-rays of her knees that as soon as the cold hits (a month or so) she is going to get to the point where she cannot walk. 
