Re: Medication decision
Hi and welcome to you and Dora!
Like Marianne, I would not be rushing into treatment with so few signs. The lessening or cessation of signs is one of the things we look to in order to see how the treatment is working so with no signs we have lost a guide in treatment. If she actually does have Cushing's the few signs she has will strengthen and others will show up. Cushing's is a very slowly progressing condition so there is seldom reason to rush into treatment, especially with little to no signs of of the disease. Cushing's is also one of, if not THE, most difficult canine condition to correctly diagnose and is easily misdiagnosed if any other health issue(s) is/are present. Other illnesses and diseases can cause false positives on the testing as well as cause signs that mimic Cushing's.
As for the treatment choice, one of the major factors in deciding is which drug her vet is most familiar with and has had the best success using. Personally I like Lysodren and have used it with both my dogs who were diagnosed with Cushing's. But the vet's comfort and knowledge is paramount in this decision. So talk to them and see which they prefer. Either way, IF the time ever comes that Dora does start treatment we will be here to help you.
I'm glad you found us and look forward to learning more about Dora!
Hugs,
Leslie
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