Newhorseowner
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My 8 yo beagle has just been diagnosed with cushings disease i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this in dogs and could give me any good advice please
Cushings disease
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meleeka
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My parents dog had it, undiagnosed for a long time as they thought he was just getting old. His symptoms were excess weight, drinking a lot and thinning coat.
Once he started on the meds he got a new lease of life.He went on for a good few years until something unrelated got him.
The blood tests were quite frequent (more than I think was necessary) so that wasnt cheap and my parents also bought milk thistle tablets from the vet which I thought was very expensive. If you can Id look online for the medication you need and see if its cheaper. Vets normally charge £16 or so for a prescription and then you are free to get it where you like. My own dogs medication for something else is £30 per month online (6 monthly prescription) as opposed to £190 at my vets. Quite a difference!
Once he started on the meds he got a new lease of life.He went on for a good few years until something unrelated got him.
The blood tests were quite frequent (more than I think was necessary) so that wasnt cheap and my parents also bought milk thistle tablets from the vet which I thought was very expensive. If you can Id look online for the medication you need and see if its cheaper. Vets normally charge £16 or so for a prescription and then you are free to get it where you like. My own dogs medication for something else is £30 per month online (6 monthly prescription) as opposed to £190 at my vets. Quite a difference!
Umbongo
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Hyperadrenocorticism (cushings) in dogs is easily medicated with vetoryl (trilostane) and most dogs can live happily for years.
He will need regular blood tests (ACTH stimulation test or low dose dexamethasone suppression test). Probably every 2-4 weeks whilst the dose is adjusted, and so long as he is doing well probably then every 3 months. The blood tests are important as if his bodies dose requirements change and he is getting an overdose, he could develop signs of hypoadrenocorticism (Addisons) which is more dangerous and potentially life threatening.
Vetoryl is not a cheap drug. You can get vetoryl online with a written prescription from the vets. Reason this is cheaper is because vets have a lot overheads etc to pay, and can not order or store drugs in huge amounts. Online pharmacies don't have so many overheads, and have the space to order in bulk and get more deals in order to save more money. Most vets will charge a written prescription however. The vet will only give you a written prescription to cover for the length of time until the next vet check ie. 3 or 6 months for example.
He will need regular blood tests (ACTH stimulation test or low dose dexamethasone suppression test). Probably every 2-4 weeks whilst the dose is adjusted, and so long as he is doing well probably then every 3 months. The blood tests are important as if his bodies dose requirements change and he is getting an overdose, he could develop signs of hypoadrenocorticism (Addisons) which is more dangerous and potentially life threatening.
Vetoryl is not a cheap drug. You can get vetoryl online with a written prescription from the vets. Reason this is cheaper is because vets have a lot overheads etc to pay, and can not order or store drugs in huge amounts. Online pharmacies don't have so many overheads, and have the space to order in bulk and get more deals in order to save more money. Most vets will charge a written prescription however. The vet will only give you a written prescription to cover for the length of time until the next vet check ie. 3 or 6 months for example.
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