My 8 yr. old French Bulldog, Attila, was diagnosed with Cushings over a month ago. (I do not have his blood levels, but we've done the ACTH stim test twice) I tried holistic meds for a month to no avail. In fact, his cortisol levels were higher in the ACTH stim test at the end of the month. My holistic vet insists Trilostane is safer, while my regular vet has been treating Cushings for 20 years with Lysodren (and warned me that there have been sudden death cases w/ Trilostane). After much research and a few sleepless nights, I realized they both have dangers and decided on Lysodren since my regular vet will be treating him. Attila's only health issue through his life has been severe skin allergies which have been periodically treated with steroids (which could be what caused the Cushings). Last month (before any holistic treatment) Attila had two bouts of a few days of bloody diarrhea for which he eventually had to be hospitalized for 2 nights. They couldn't find the cause, but he got back to normal with antibiotics and bland food.
I have some questions: 1) Has anyone's dog had irregular bowel movements since getting Cushings? 2) Is there food that will help Attila tolerate the Lysodren better? 3) I'm scare of destroying the boy's adrenals, so any support as I start the induction phase tomorrow is much appreciated. Grateful to have found such a knowledgeable and gracious group.