[Dailydrool] Jessica, Cushings

[Ann Hefner via Dailydrool]

Don't panic. Cushings is not a death sentence. Some people 
don't even treat their hounds if it's not too advanced. 
Symptoms, are drinking a lot of water, always hungry. They 
may show signs of obsessive compulsive things. One of my 
obsessively licked her paws. Docs first thought it was an 
allergy. I've had 4 with cushings. It is easy to treat. 
10-60 mg of vetoryl a day depending on the severity. All 
of mine took 60 mg, split 30 mg in the morning and 30 mg 
in the evening. If symptoms don't go away in a couple of 
weeks, may need a stronger dose. If hound seems lethargic 
and not eating well, dose may be too high. Doc should do a 
follow up test in a month to adjust meds. They say 
cushings dogs are prone to bloat. It may just be because 
they are starving all the time and gulp their food. Meds 
can be expensive through the vet. I got ours at California 
Pet Supply. That seemed to be the cheapest. Please feel 
free to write if you have any more questions.
Ann
anniebh at acsol.net