Re: Radar German Shepherd 10 yrs. old
Hi Carol,
Welcome to you and Radar!
The supplements you are using are all fine, tho I don't know much about Cat's Claw right off the top of my head. However, none of them will address the problem with the hormone(s). There are herbs and supplements that some have used that are supposed to address the organs, pathways and hormones involved in Cushing's. If this is the path you wish to follow for Radar, I would strongly suggest you find a Holistic vet to oversee Radar's care. BTW, Holistic does not mean TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine - tho in can incorporate it as well as Western medicine. A Holistic vet will use a variety of approaches and not be limited to pharmaceuticals only.
I also want to caution you about products such as Cushex, Supraglan, ect. These products will not help with Cushing's in any way, tho you might see some improvement in signs at first. In fact, some of the ingredients are counter-indicated for Cushing's such as Licorice and Dandelion. Products that contain the segment "glan" mean there are animal glands in the product. These glands are usually not regulated tissue so they could come from diseased animals or be contaminated by contact. So, don't waste your money or risk Radar's health on what you read on the web as "sure cures"...there is no such thing. If there were, forums like this wouldn't exist as there would be no need if Cushing's were that simple and easy to treat.
Look forward to seeing the test results and learning what your friend's method for treating was.
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always
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