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  1. Links to Cushings Websites (especially helpful for new members!)
  2. Lysodren loading Instructions and related tips
  3. Finding an Internal Medicine Specialist Vet (ACVIM) (N. America and other countries)
  4. Finding an Internal Medicine Specialist Vet (ECVIM) (UK and Europe)
  5. Early Trilostane research study (Royal Vet College, University of London)
  6. Trilostane/Vetoryl Information and Resources
  7. About that "2-year prognosis" ...
  8. Converting Test Values and ACTH stimulation test Interpretation
  9. Photos before and after Cushing's treatment with Lysodren
  10. Veterinary medications (product information)
  11. Links for dogs who have Cushings and Diabetes
  12. Thyroid Disease Information
  13. Hypothyroidism/Disorders of the thyroid gland
  14. Milk Thistle/Sam-e and more (for liver "support")
  15. Lysodren Product Insert
  16. Hyperadrenocorticism (Merck Veterinary Manual)
  17. Medical complications associated with untreated Cushings Disease
  18. ACTH Response (stimulation) testing for monitoring Cushing's therapy
  19. Testing: Laboratory Hints Suggesting Cushing's Syndrome (Brooks)
  20. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia-like syndrome/ Hyperestrinism/ "atypical Cushing's"
  21. Hyperadrenocorticism (Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Chapter 118)
  22. High Blood Pressure (systemic hypertension) in our pets
  23. Veterinary Compounding Brochure
  24. Several interesting and relevant presentations - WSAVA Conference 2002, 2003, 2005
  25. What do those Lab Tests mean? (Sodium:Potassium Ratios, CBC, chemistry panels, urine)
  26. Diagnosis of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Ramsey, 2006)
  27. Diagnosis and Therapy of Hyperadrenocorticism (Neiger, Presentation at SCIVAC, 2005)
  28. Guidelines for monitoring Lysodren therapy with ACTH stimulation testing (Auburn)
  29. Flow diagram: Diagnosis of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Auburn)
  30. Veterinary Endocrinology Symposium Proceedings (2006)
  31. Canine Cushing’s Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment (Rhett Nichols)
  32. Interesting Presentations WSAVA Conference 2006 (Church, Daminet, Reusch, Steiner)
  33. Financial Resources to help with Vet bills
  34. Information About SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome)
  35. Medical Management of Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism (Reine)
  36. Hyperadrenocorticism Associated with Sex Steroid Excess (Greco)
  37. Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs (Peterson)
  38. Idexx cortisol diagnostic test protocols and Lysodren dosing, monitoring flow charts
  39. Controversies (and New Information) in Canine Cushing's Syndrome (Behrend)
  40. How to Interpret Tests for Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Herrtage, Mooney, Bruyette)
  41. Bilateral Adrenocortical Carcinomas Causing Hyperadrenocorticism in a Dog
  42. Trilostane: A therapeutic consideration for canine hyperadrenocorticism (Cook)
  43. Comparing therapies for canine hyperadrenocorticism (Hoskins on Feldman)
  44. Inefficacy of selegiline ("Anipryl") in treatment of canine pituitary-dependent HAC
  45. Communication cornerstone to therapeutic success
  46. How I Treat Pituitary Dependant Hyperadrenocorticism (WSAVA 2008, Church)
  47. Axlund’s Pioneering Treatment for Cushing’s Disease (hypophysectomy)
  48. Canine Pituitary Macrotumors
  49. Ultrasonographic Examination of Endocrine Glands: The Endocrinologists View (Reusch)
  50. Trilostane dosing, monitoring, switching from mitotane to trilostane (Bruyette video)
  51. Finding an ACVS Board Certified Surgeon
  52. Treating Dogs & Current controversies in canine Cushing's syndrome (Graves, Brown)
  53. Thyroid Disease, Diagnostic and Treatment Misunderstandings (Dodds)
  54. Cushing's disease and other adrenal gland disorders (Q&A with Dr. E.C. Feldman)