Hormonal Endocrine Pet Medications

	Diabetes
	Symptoms of Diabetes: Weight loss, weakness, frequent urination, excessive thirst. Pets most at risk: Dogs and Cats Pets with type I diabetes do not produce enough insulin on their own, resulting in the need for insulin injections. Our pharmacists recommend Humulin N Insulin and ProZinc. (View our video on how to give your pet an insulin injection.) Glipizide (cats only) is used to lower the blood sugar level in diabetic cats with level II diabetes.
	Glipizide (Cats only) Humulin N Insulin U-100 Syringes For Humulin N Insulin ProZinc Cat Insulin U-40 Syringes for ProZinc Insulin

	Addison's disease
	Symptoms of Addison's disease: vomiting/diarrhea, weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, excessive drinking and urinating. Pets most at risk: Dogs Pets with Addison's disease can experience pain and illness due to abnormal levels of potassium and sodium. These abnormal levels are caused by deficiencies in cortisol or aldosterone and can be restored with pet meds like Percorten-V, Fludrocortisone, or Prednisone. To help your pet's body absorb nutrients, our pharmacists recommend adding enzymes into your pet's diet with NaturVet Enzymes & Probiotics. This product also helps maintain a healthy digestive system which helps control diarrhea and vomiting symptoms.
	Percorten-V Fludrocortisone Prednisone NaturVet Enzymes & Probiotics

	Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid disease
	Symptoms of Hypothyroid disease: dry and scaly skin, hair loss, weakness, weight gain, and constipation. Pets most at risk: Dogs
	Soloxine is a popular pet medication prescribed by many veterinarians because it is used as thyroid hormone therapy. To help maintain your pet's skin and coat health, consider giving your pet Omega 3 fatty acids, like Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet.
	Soloxine Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet
	Symptoms of Hyperthyroid disease: increased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, thickened nails, weight loss, rapid breathing. Pets most at risk: Senior cats
	Tapazole is a popular prescription pet med for an over active thyroid (hyperthyroidism) in cats. It helps to control the excessive amounts of thyroid hormones produced by the body. A cat with hyperthyroidism may not be absorbing the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Enzymes like those found in NaturVet's Enzymes & Probiotics may be able to help nutrient absorption, as well as manage vomiting and diarrhea symptoms.
	Tapazole Denamarin NaturVet Enzymes & Probiotics

	Cushing's disease
	Symptoms of Cushing's disease: increased appetite, excessive drinking or urination, swollen abdomen, and darkened skin. Pets most at risk: Dogs
	Generally, normal amounts of cortisol is good for your dog's health. However, excessive amounts of cortisol can weaken the immune system, which can increase your pet's risk for secondary infections and diseases. Blood tests performed by your veterinarian will help determine which gland (the pituitary gland or the adrenal glands) are producing excess amounts of cortisol. Lysodren and Anipryl are two commonly prescribed pet medications for dogs with Cushing's disease.
	Lysodren Anipryl

		Max's Tip: Diet plays a significant role in managing many of the diseases discussed above. To help keep your pet healthy, feed your pet a diet that contains protein and lean meats with low amounts of carbohydrates.