Re: Sebastian

[Lernermichelle]

Again, look into Cushings disease, which can be brought on by steroid use long-term and can weaken hind legs.   In a message dated 7/27/2005 11:42:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anemia has been ruled out for Sebastian.  He recently had blood work done and everything looked great.  I vets say it may be something in his spinal cord.  I am very worried.  Sebastian was put on Depo Medrol for a two year period because of mouth sores.  It helped with the sores, but at the time I was not aware of the effects of long term steroid use.  I am very upset with the vet because he didn't inform me of any of this.  I did not know that the steroids weakened his immune system.  I am