Category Archives: Cushings

Causes and Symptoms of Canine Cushings Disease

Posted on May 3, 2013 by hpiadmin

I think my 14 year old mix terrier has cushings. He has some of the symptoms but not all. The vet thinks he might have it also. It is very costly to find out for sure if he does have … Continue reading →

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Support for Cushings Disease II

Posted on October 24, 2012 by hpiadmin

I have a wire-haired pointing griffon that was the village stray dog. It took me 6 months to get up to him. Someone had shot out an eye. We have had him for about 5 years and he is a … Continue reading →

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Support for Dogs with Cushing’s Disease

Posted on September 27, 2012 by hpiadmin

My miniature american eskimo has symptoms of Cushings; tests done come back normal. The only test not done is that which has to do with the sex hormones which produce Cushings. What holistic medicines do you suggest to treat this? … Continue reading →

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Dog with Hypothyroidism

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 8 yr old Boxer/Pit-Bull mix who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism few years ago. Other than the thyroid issue and some light arthritis he is in good health, maintains a weight of around 68-72 lbs and is active. … Continue reading →

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Dog with Cushings Disease and Cancer

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Dear Dr. Smith, My 13 year-old dog has Cushing’s. Unfortunately, she has cancer due to this horrible disease. My only options with traditional treatments is radiation. The radiation will possibly help but being put under anesthesia every day for 30 … Continue reading →

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Dachshund with Symptoms of Cushings Disease

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We have a 10 year old Daschund whom our vet claims is a poster child for Cushings Disease, though she has not gone through any of the required testing.  Would it be harmful to give her the PetAlive Cushex Drops … Continue reading →

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Canine Cushings and Hypothyroidism often Linked

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My dog is a 6 years old, 100 lb golden retriever, and she is spayed.  When she was 1 ½ years old, she had her first seizure.  One month later, she had 2 in the same day and was put on Phenobarbital.  … Continue reading →

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