Canine Cushings !!!! Update

[stephjw1]

I am getting a bit paranoid, I lost my old pony to cushings about 8 years ago, she did very well and we kept her going for as long as seemed fair to her.
My old horse has had it for about 3 years now he is 30 not on any medication and at the moment is fine.
Now low and behold my dog has got it, I have never come across it in dogs before, she is 13 yr old jack russel and has just started on medication today. Does anybody have any advice for the dog I know what Im doing with the ponies but any hints or advice with the dog would be much appreciated. THANKS

[stephjw1]

Well my dog has been on the medication for approx 3 weeks and the difference is amazing, she has lost weight stopped being sick and is generally much happier, she is playing again.

[Milliesmum]

Glad she's feeling better.

[sallyw]

One of my dogs has had Cushings for about four years now. She is on Vetoryl and when you get the dose right they are lamost like a normal dog. You can buy Vetoryl from Medicanimal on the internet for much less then the vet (ours at least) sells it. The things to avoid are a bit like ponies - sugar is a definate no (and youd be suprised how much sugar is in some dog food). Red meat is not good except for a treat as it increases blood pressure. Get some test strips from the chemist and test the dogs wee now and again for sugar (they can develop diabetes as a secondary condition). Dont worry too much about it - dogs with Cushings do settle down and lead a normal life - the only thing that is different with Poppy is that she does get tired on a walk sometimes and hs to be carried - but she is 11 so that might be a bit of age too. Let me know how you get on - and do pm or ring if you want to talk about it at all.