Hello, I'm new here and would very much appreciate some insight.
My dog is 12 and was diagnosed last June with Cushing's. The vet prescribed 60 mg Vetoryl which completely eliminated her symptoms (for her, constant drinking and urinating in the house). About 6 months later her symptoms started to return. She had the stimulation test done in December and her cortisol levels were too low, so they lowered the dose to 50 mg. After 1 month at that dose, her symptoms were back full force. Vet put her back on 60 mg, and 2 weeks later had the tests done again. Her cortisol levels are fine, but the excessive drinking and urination continued. Since she is geriatric I won't proceed with surgery. After talking with the vet, we decided that since the symptoms aren't being controlled (and they won't increase her dose) that we would take her off the meds. After 1 week of no meds her symptoms have increased dramatically. I am frustrated and exhausted (she wakes me up at night to drink and go outside). Should I put her back on the medication? Or try a different medication (the vet didn't mention that there was another option). She had a urinalysis done last week and everything was normal. I just can NOT afford all these tests and vet visits anymore! I would love to hear from others going through this.