Understanding Cushing's Disease
All About Canine Cushing's Disease
Cushing's Disease Abbreviations Glossary
All About Atypical Cushing's Disease
Food-Induced Cushing's: a rare type
Treating Cushing's Disease
If your dog is diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, your veterinarian will most likely prescribe Vetoryl (trilostane), the only medication approved by the FDA to treat both pituitary and adrenal dependent Cushing’s. Less commonly, vets will prescribe Lysodren (mitotane), a human medication that’s used “off-label” in dogs. Some pet owners also use supplements to help manage their dog’s Cushing’s disease. You can read more about all of these topics in the articles below.
All About Vetoryl (trilostane)
Protocol for Stopping and Restarting Vetoryl (trilostane)
All About Lysodren (mitotane)
Compounded Drugs Information
All About Supplements for Cushing's
Further Reading
Resources
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Cushing's Disease and Blood Clot Risk
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Pre-Vetoryl Cortisol: an alternative to the ACTH stim test
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Tips for Treating Calcinosis Cutis
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Low Dose Dexamethasone Test results flowchart, by IDEXX Laboratories
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ACTH stimulation test flowchart for monitoring on Vetoryl
Lysodren dosing and monitoring flowchart
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Pound (lb) to kilogram (kg) calculator
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Disclaimer: All the articles on this page were written based on thorough research, my experience with my dog having Cushing's disease, and consultation with other owners of dogs with Cushing's disease. These articles are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgement, advice, diagnosis, or treatment of a veterinary or other medical professional. You can read our full terms here.