The Good News and The Bad News

The Good News Is:

Today cushings disease is much more easily treated than just even a few years ago. A new drug called Trilastain or Vetoryl, is very successful in treating the symptoms of Cushings Disease. It helps control cushings whether it is adrenal or pituitary dependant cushings disease.

In some rare cases, surgery can cure dogs of the problem. If Cushing’s syndrome comes from a tumor on your pet’s adrenal glands, the vet might be able to remove it with surgery, which will cure him of the problem. But if the tumor has spread to other parts of his body or he has other health problems, surgery may not be an option.

Cushings disease is more common than most people know. With proper treatment cushings disease can be successfully treated and the pet can live a normal life.

I also recommend a herbal supplement, Imuno 2865, that is very effective at controlling the signs and symptoms of cushings disease. We will discuss herbal supplements in the sections called More Than A Drop In The Bucket.

The Bad News:

Cushings Disease is usually a lifetime diagnosis requiring life time treatment.

Cushings Disease has very similar symptoms to other diseases which can make it difficult for your veterinarian to diagnose.

If cushings disease is not diagnosed and treated it can lead to other serious conditions such as diabetes, pancreatitis, heart disease, seizures, kidney failure, and nervous disorders. It is important to share with your Veterinarian any changes your pet is experiencing while they age, this can lead to early detection.