Re: Rudy: New diagnosis, on Trilostane/Vetoryl, lethargic
I want to welcome both you & Rudy! I must warn you that we tend to ask a lot of questions of new members, but that just helps us to give you the most appropriate feedback possible from the group's collective experience. Can you tell us a little more about Rudy's history? What symptoms led you to take Rudy to the vet? What tests were done to diagnose Cushing's? Some of these tests may include an ACTH, low dose dex test, or even an abdominal ultrasound. If you could post the actual results for us, that would be great. We are not trying to second guess your vet, but we have seen too many pups mis-diagnosed due to lack of sufficient diagnostic testing, a vet who is inexperience in treating Cushing's, or both. Did your vet rule out diabetes & thyroid problems? I ask about these 2 problems as their symptoms can overlap with Cushing's.
I'm very concerned about your vet's experience in using trilostane & treating Cushing's. Trilostane only has a half life in the body of about 12 hours, so every other day dosing is a complete waste of time. Most members who use trilo, dose once daily, some members have to dose twice daily. We do have many members using trilo, so I'm sure some of them will be along to offer their input.
Looking forward to hearing more.
Debbie
Mom to 2 Cushing's angels