Ophiopogon Powder: Herbal Remedy for Dog Cushing’s Disease
Dog Cushing’s disease is a condition resulting from the chronic overproduction of glucocorticoid. In normal dogs, the pituitary gland produces the hormone ACTH. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoid hormones are necessary for the proper function of many-body systems. When something goes wrong with the pituitary or adrenal glands causing too much […]
How to Help Your Cushing’s Syndrome Dog’s Back Legs
What causes problems in a Cushing’s syndrome dog’s back legs? Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is a condition that affects dogs and is characterized by an overproduction of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. While Cushing’s disease primarily affects the endocrine system, it can indirectly impact various body parts, including the muscles […]
Is Dog Hair Loss a Possible First Sign of Cushing’s Disease?
Dog hair loss, or alopecia, is often the first sign of an endocrine disease like Cushing’s. In addition, other skin-related signs of endocrine disease in your dog could be the following: Thinning of the skin Skin infection or hot spots Comedones (blackheads) Hyperpigmentation Calcinosis cutis (calcium deposition in the skin) Frequently, however, dog hair loss […]
Dog Cushing’s Disease Prognosis: The Likely Course of a Disease or Ailment
We do the best we can to inform our clients and give credible information. Sometimes, though, we have to give advice and make decisions with a limited amount of information. Whether we are advising a client on the symptoms of Cushing’s disease or explaining how their dog will respond with Cushing’s left untreated, we must […]
Effective Western Treatment for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Considering the potential side effects, deciding whether or not to use pharmaceutical treatments for Cushing’s disease is stressful. Pharmaceutical Choices for Treatment for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Pharmaceutical options include: Mitotane Trilostane Ketoconazole L-deprenyl The current treatment for Cushing’s Disease of choice for pituitary-dependent Cushing’s is chemotherapy with op-DDD (mitotane, Lysodren®). Mitotane Mitotane is derived […]
The Best Diet for Dogs with Cushing’s Disease
Cushing’s disease is one of the main endocrine diseases that cause hyperlipidemia (too much fat in the blood) in dogs. Hyperlipidemia is easily diagnosed on routine blood work. The ultimate dietary goal for dogs with Cushing’s disease symptoms is to lower the amount of circulating fats in the blood. The following recommended diet modifications will […]