Cushings Disease - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T11:30:31Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/cushings-disease?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A821650&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy wife and I suspect that El…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-10-09:865021:Comment:8216502011-10-09T17:15:17.237ZHoward Glansfieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>My wife and I suspect that Ellie is becoming Cushinoid.We had a setter with Cushings a few years ago and Ellie is showing similar symptoms but not as bad.I am taking her to the vets next week.</p>
<p>She has been on 'preds' for a long time,probably too long, and we have stopped them completely .She does seem improved since coming off them but it is too early to tell.</p>
<p>I will let you know what my vet says.</p>
<p>My wife and I suspect that Ellie is becoming Cushinoid.We had a setter with Cushings a few years ago and Ellie is showing similar symptoms but not as bad.I am taking her to the vets next week.</p>
<p>She has been on 'preds' for a long time,probably too long, and we have stopped them completely .She does seem improved since coming off them but it is too early to tell.</p>
<p>I will let you know what my vet says.</p> Great news Kate, so glad Popp…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-09-08:865021:Comment:7846662011-09-08T22:09:17.746ZJo Ottingerhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/tizlady
Great news Kate, so glad Poppy is doing so well
Great news Kate, so glad Poppy is doing so well Hi Mel
Poppy is on 30mg vetor…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-09-08:865021:Comment:7846652011-09-08T21:46:26.158ZKate Clearyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KateCleary
<p>Hi Mel</p>
<p>Poppy is on 30mg vetoryl capsules but thank you for the very kind offer.</p>
<p>Kate</p>
<p>Hi Mel</p>
<p>Poppy is on 30mg vetoryl capsules but thank you for the very kind offer.</p>
<p>Kate</p> To all of you who responded t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-09-08:865021:Comment:7844682011-09-08T21:11:00.493ZKate Clearyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KateCleary
<p>To all of you who responded to my discussion regarding Cushings, Poppy has now been on medication for 4 weeks and is responding well to Vetoryl. She is no longer continuously panting, the excessive drinking has stopped and she is happier to have her twice daily exercise.</p>
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<p>To all of you who responded to my discussion regarding Cushings, Poppy has now been on medication for 4 weeks and is responding well to Vetoryl. She is no longer continuously panting, the excessive drinking has stopped and she is happier to have her twice daily exercise.</p>
<p> </p> Just to say my old girl Jinty…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-13:865021:Comment:7380732011-08-13T16:31:36.225ZJennifer Martinhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JenniferMartin
<p>Just to say my old girl Jinty started with Cushings at age 8 and was successfully treated with 'Vetoryl' Trilostane. she started off with the usual symptoms, excessive thirst, panting, urinating, pot belly and hair loss, with the treatment she was back to her 'normal' self within a very short time, her coat reverted to being very glossy from the fuzzy 'spayed' coat she had had, she was possibly a little slower but then age could have been a contribution and she remained a very happy dog…</p>
<p>Just to say my old girl Jinty started with Cushings at age 8 and was successfully treated with 'Vetoryl' Trilostane. she started off with the usual symptoms, excessive thirst, panting, urinating, pot belly and hair loss, with the treatment she was back to her 'normal' self within a very short time, her coat reverted to being very glossy from the fuzzy 'spayed' coat she had had, she was possibly a little slower but then age could have been a contribution and she remained a very happy dog until death at 15 years 8 months.</p>
<p>Never knew if the Cushings started with her having long term steroid treatment for recurrent bacterial skin infections or due to a benign tumour in the <span class="st"><em>pituitary gland that causes it to over</em></span> produce natural steroids.</p>
<p>From what my vet told me at the time he was very pleased with the results achieved with Trilostane and had successfully treated a number of dogs. It is an 'ongoing' and quite expensive treatment fortunately Jinty was insured and it did help with the costs and my vet matched the 'online' price and without it I would not have had almost 8 more years with my special girl.</p>
<p>I know it's a huge shock when you hear that your dog is ill, but remember this diagnosis is no longer a death sentence, there are more dogs 'living with' Cushings than ever before!</p>
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<p> </p> Hi Ilona, As I understand it…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7361722011-08-12T20:12:54.337ZKate Clearyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KateCleary
Hi Ilona, As I understand it from my vet Poppy has enlarged adrenal glands which are producing an increased level of the hormone cortisone. Her symptoms have been excessive panting and drinking, urine incontinence, lethargy and a slightly pot-bellied abdomen. Treatment (in Poppy's case) is with a steroid called vetoryl. I'll report back in a couple of months to let you know if we have had any success with the treatment .
Hi Ilona, As I understand it from my vet Poppy has enlarged adrenal glands which are producing an increased level of the hormone cortisone. Her symptoms have been excessive panting and drinking, urine incontinence, lethargy and a slightly pot-bellied abdomen. Treatment (in Poppy's case) is with a steroid called vetoryl. I'll report back in a couple of months to let you know if we have had any success with the treatment . Hi Katie,
My dog always enjoy…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7355802011-08-12T16:34:59.960ZHoward Glansfieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>Hi Katie,</p>
<p>My dog always enjoyed her walks even with full blown Cushings.It seems to effect different dogs in different ways.Bobbie never lost her fur but it didn't grow again where she had to be shaved for a blood sample.The Veteryl worked very well and once we got her dosage correct she was a happier dog.She used to enjoy one part of her tests,we used to have to starve her then she would be tested ,she would stay at the vet's and they fed her McDonald's burgers, tested then tested…</p>
<p>Hi Katie,</p>
<p>My dog always enjoyed her walks even with full blown Cushings.It seems to effect different dogs in different ways.Bobbie never lost her fur but it didn't grow again where she had to be shaved for a blood sample.The Veteryl worked very well and once we got her dosage correct she was a happier dog.She used to enjoy one part of her tests,we used to have to starve her then she would be tested ,she would stay at the vet's and they fed her McDonald's burgers, tested then tested again some hours later.The McDonald's she liked!</p>
<p>However there was a personality change ,as I said earlier,she became very fearful.</p>
<p>I hope all goes well with you and Poppy and,like you,I was grateful for her insurance!</p> Unfortunately I have had thre…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7356712011-08-12T16:29:31.218ZGayle Sheridanhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/GayleSheridan
<p><span class="ygrp">Unfortunately I have had three Irish who have had Cushings, all would have been aged 9 years or older when diagnosed. The first received excellent care and lived for two years after going on to medication. The second was accidentally overdosed with medication by the Vet and developed Addisons, she died within a month. The third I did not have treated because of this experience and he lived for a bit over a year. I found a support group on Yahoo that was a great…</span></p>
<p><span class="ygrp">Unfortunately I have had three Irish who have had Cushings, all would have been aged 9 years or older when diagnosed. The first received excellent care and lived for two years after going on to medication. The second was accidentally overdosed with medication by the Vet and developed Addisons, she died within a month. The third I did not have treated because of this experience and he lived for a bit over a year. I found a support group on Yahoo that was a great help:</span></p>
<p><span class="ygrp">CanineCushings-AutoimmuneCare</span></p>
<p>No doubt things have improved dramatically since my last experience so sure you will be receiving excellent treatment.</p> Hi Catherine,
Thanks for your…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7350392011-08-12T15:39:19.065ZKate Clearyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KateCleary
<p>Hi Catherine,</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply. I have collected the Vetoryl this afternoon so hopefully Poppy will respond to the medication and stabilise soon. She will be going back for tests on a regular basis so I'm relieved I didn't cancel her insurance earlier this year. </p>
<p>Hi Catherine,</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply. I have collected the Vetoryl this afternoon so hopefully Poppy will respond to the medication and stabilise soon. She will be going back for tests on a regular basis so I'm relieved I didn't cancel her insurance earlier this year. </p> Hi Camilla, thanks for that p…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2011-08-12:865021:Comment:7355742011-08-12T15:31:55.247ZKate Clearyhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KateCleary
<p>Hi Camilla, thanks for that positive reply! I have just collected Vetoryl medication and Poppy will be tested again in 10 days. Hopefully it will stabilise her and she will start to enjoy her excercise again.</p>
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<p>Hi Camilla, thanks for that positive reply! I have just collected Vetoryl medication and Poppy will be tested again in 10 days. Hopefully it will stabilise her and she will start to enjoy her excercise again.</p>
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