I received a call from the vet today, confirming that my dog has Cushing’s disease. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be giving him Vetoryl 20 mg. He weighs 9 kg. I’ve read a lot about this medication, and there are some scary stories out there. Does anyone have positive experiences with Vetoryl? I’m really worried about my dog suffering or the treatment not working.
I don’t have the necessary experience, but I’m sorry you and your dog are going through this. I believe there are effective therapies, and perhaps a multifaceted approach will work for your dog. I’m hoping that someone here may join this thread and share their own experience.
We went through a similar experience, and it was both scary and heartbreaking, but we managed. Our Yorkie lived to the age of 9. I never encountered any horror stories about Vetoryl. Your dog will not suffer, but remember that Cushing’s disease is an autoimmune condition with no cure. Every patient is different, so my advice is to read up on everything you can and approach this as something you can cope with. Although Smokey slowed down a bit, he had a rich and wonderful life and did not suffer. If necessary, your vet can prescribe appropriate pain meds to be taken daily. The best way to handle this situation is to soak up all the knowledge you can. One tip: Walmart sells Vetoryl for a fraction of the price your vet might charge.
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Best regards.
Our last dog developed an autoimmune disorder at age nine and was in terrible pain. Our vet referred us to a neurological center for diagnosis and treatment. She was diagnosed with ‘sterile meningitis,’ which has symptoms similar to meningitis but without any bacteria or virus, just her immune system attacking her central nervous system. The neurologist managed to get it into remission, but we had to give her steroids to suppress her immune system for the rest of her life. We all adjusted, and she lived another five-plus years, eventually passing away from unrelated issues.
So, to answer your question: with the right vet and treatment plan, yes, you can do this, and your dog can live a good quality of life.
It was an additional 4 years for Smokey.
Our Cane Corso has been diagnosed with Cushing’s disease and has been on Vetoryl for about 7 months. We’ve noticed some side effects, including stomach issues, regurgitation, and a change in his bark. Recently, he’s been experiencing severe vomiting, which led to pneumonia.
We’re looking for natural alternatives to Vetoryl that might be easier on his stomach. We’ve tried things like a crockpot diet, melatonin, and lignans in the past. His Cushing’s was severe, but now that it’s stable, we want to explore natural options.
Does anyone have experience with natural solutions for Cushing’s in dogs? Can you suggest a potential equivalent to 20mg of Vetoryl?
Thank you!"