anyone have experience with cushing disease with dog

[LizBeth]

Spilled water on computer last night and now shift doesn't work so no capital.

so 800 later with vet i am told dogs probably has beginning cushing. didn't get lots of info but that not painful and not curable, medicine doesn't really show to work, doesn't extend life. i read on net that dogs have average about two yrs but could be up to four.

does anyone have experience with cushing

[niyad]

1. I am so sorry to hear this. Not familiar with it at all, but would suggest that

you cross-post in Pets, as well. I think several posters there do have experience and information.

[LizBeth]

2. baby seems fine, just older. doesn't seem to be in any pain and happy.

that is the big thing. thanks for the suggestion.

[niyad]

3. Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Yes, my girl lived pass 13 and she was a Samoyed. I posted this in your

other thread in Pets, but here it is again:

https://www.k9cushings.com/

[Zo Zig]

5. Oh good doggie

Yes, my Boston had it. He was 13, keep yous comfortable. Seizures are usually the main concerns, vet can give you a sedative for that. Not a lot of other options, it's a degenerative type of disease.
Love on that puppy!

[LizBeth]

7. thanks for the heads up on seizure. i have not read that one yet, but will stop the panic

know ahead of time. i tend toward quality of life now, and go from there. thanks

[in2herbs]

6. Haven't been on the Pets site, but my recommendation is vitex, also known as

chaste berry or chaste tree. Can be purchased in powder, pellet or liquid form. Google vitex for equines. You can feed this to dogs, start with low dose and increase. Must be on it for rest of life.

Because cushings in older horses is very common, as my horses have aged they have all gone on vitex and lived to be in their mid-thirties. I originally bought it to control the behavior of the mares. I don't recommend pellets as they are hard. Liquid or powder. Also powder or whole berries (don't recommend whole berries) can be purchased on -line from herbal suppliers.

[LizBeth]

8. my vet recommended something herbal. thanks

[lindysalsagal]

10. My dog wasted away with Cushing. She refused the "meds"

And stopped eating.

Set a weight drop limit and then book the euthanasia. I waited until my dog couldn't even bark, and I regret it.

They just stop eating. Really sad.

[LizBeth]

11. ya. i think this is the advantage dogs have over people. getting old myself...

a little envious when it is time, they can peacefully go. i am good with that. thanks for your story. it helps.