Ask the Vet About Cushing's Disease in Dogs & Cats

My dog has been on Vetoryl for approx. a month now (he's 13). A few days ago, he started showing, what seems to be the side effects of Vetoryl. But the vet said if he was going to experience side effect, it should've happened within the first week, not after a month. He also takes medication for his thyroid & I just discovered that he apparently has kidney disease. His levels for everything were tested 3 weeks ago. Everything was fine. But now he's shaking, barely has an appetite, is lethargic, has diarrhea. My fiancé gives him his medication. He went one day without giving it to him (w/out my knowledge). He said the next day, Scrappy was energetic, he ate well, no diarrhea, seemed happy & wanted to play. But I worry about the symptoms of Cushing's coming back, so I told him to give it to him again, until we can figure out what's going on. He recently had surgery, to have a tumor removed. He's been through a LOT lately. I've given that vet a LOT of money in the past few months. I'd like to avoid having to go back for a while, if I can. What's your opinion?

Is the Adrenal Harmony Gold Large Canine sold without prescription and does Pet meds have the same item?

My vett wants to give my dog Vetorol. He cannot swallow. I see they have trilostane in a compounded chew and would like to try that. Can the chew be cut into smaller pieces? I understand that the powder in the caps is dangerous to humans even if it touches the skin? Thank u.

I JUST RECEIVED MY DOGS BLOOD TEST RESULTS AND HIS ALT AND AL KP LIVER ENZYMES ARE HIGH IS THIS A CLUE THE HE HAS CUSHINGS DISEASE ? THE VET PUT HIM ON DENAMARIN TO SEE IF IT BRINGS THE LEVELS DOWN THEN HE WILL CHECK IF HE HAS CUSHINGS DISEASE. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

My doxie is only 11 yrs. old. All of a sudden he started getting confused (almost like human alzheimer's) & stands around alot without moving. He also got cataracts in both eyes. Does he really have Cushings? That's what my local vet came up with and he's on 3 meds. Is there something natural he should be taking to help?

My 8.5 yr purebred (apricot) miniature poodle has been losing hair in one main spot. Hair is now growing back but is very dark and flat -- not curly, poodle hair. He has other (not as noticeable dark spots hidden under his fur). I took him to my vet and although he did not really have any other typical symptoms of Cushing's (nor have we changed food, shampoo, etc.---all is same) we ran blood work. All blood work came back in normal range. The vet said he did not know what was causing the hair loss. Could this be an EARLY sign of Cushing's and I should insist on retesting blood work six months from now or at his annual exam every year or what other time frame? I want to do whatever I can to help my dog. My vet said I could try giving him melatonin supplements for 8 mg twice a day. If after 4 months and no change with his fur, then to stop giving to him. Any thoughts? Thank you for your opinion.

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MY 14 YEAR OLD DOG HAS CUSHING"S AND DIABETES WHAT FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION WOULD BE SAFE FOR HER SINCE I AM HESITANT USING TOPICAL SOLUTIONS AND COLLARS WITH THESE DISEASES ARE THEY SAFE TO USE

My dog Max is a Terrier Mix is 12 yrs old and I would like to know if there is a med for Cushing's. He was diagnosed 3 yrs ago. He is on galaprant and Cosequin. How can I help him lose weight. He can't run and walking is very limited because of right shoulder

My dog who is a 11 year old Yorkie has Cushings disease. My question is what is the best heart worm and flea medication recommended? I want something that has worked well with Cushings dogs. My dog also takes Vetoryl and Denmarin.

Is there a alternative medicatoin to Vetoryl my dog has Cushings and has been on 10mg /2 times a day of Vetoryl for around 7 years and the cost of it has gone up almost double he is also diabetic as most dogs with it are

Visiting my dad and observing their female 7yr old cavalier King Charles with Cushing’s disease. I’m worried at her poor condition but especially because they constantly feed her table scraps all day long. Pieces of cheese, fruit, twinkies, milk poured directly in her bowl every night, and even chocolate. When I express concern they say “it’s only a little bit” - yet every time anyone eats the dog gets a piece and/or licks the plate or bowl when they are done. Isn’t Cushing’s greatly affected by diet? Couldn’t this be hurting her?

My Corgi mix will be 9 in January. A few days ago, I noticed one of her dewclaws was missing. There is no break in the skin or bleeding, and she does not appear uncomfortable in the area. Do dogs retract their dewclaws? The said dewclaw was there ( visible, in its proper place) last night, but again, not today. She is being treated for Cushing’s (since July) with Trilostane. Some moderation of symptoms with the medicine— Vetoryl 30mg in am and 10mg with supper. Recently she has lost hair on her elbows—due to Cushing’s? She has sometimes caught her dewclaw ( I’m not sure if it was the one that “disappeared “.) in the metal ring attached to her collar—where the leash attaches. She is a short dog. Most importantly, is the dewclaw disappearance something that needs to be treated? Also the the vet tech said the hairless patch looked tike rug burn. She does strongly jump on and off the furniture to the rug and also rests ( sometimes noisily lands) on the kitchen tile. Is it likely hair loss from Cushing’s or rug burn? And can anything help restore the hair and prevent more loss? Thank you so much for your help

Hi Doc Michael, it's clear my dog has Cushing's, but I've not yet had him tested to see if it's adrenal or pituitary. I love Kirby and want to treat him but I'm strapped at this time. Are the meds dedicated to EITHER adrenal OR pituitary? Or will a good med treat both either type? Thank you so much! Very honorable vocation you've chosen by the way. - Susan Hall

We have 2 Brittany Spaniels (related thru bloodline) both 8.5 +/- yrs old. "Rustee" has a few cyst type bumps on him and our vet wanted to check and remove them. Before doing so they checked his blood and they thought he had Cushings. So they tested further and now say he does have it. Not much was explained to us but I have looked it up for symptoms and he has none that have been listed. Like NONE. (i guess besides elevated numbers concerning his liver.... not sure of the medical terms that were used) Anyway... My main questions is, Does him not having any visual symptoms mean that this was caught early? Also, what is the best option. Our vet said it was very expensive to treat but, like I said, not much else was explained. So I have just been looking online. But I still don't know what to do. I mentioned we have 2 in the same family because our vet said that cushings was genetic so our other dog may have it also. (I think like their grandfather was the same or something like that - would have to check their papers again) Thanks!