Quote Originally Posted by Alison View Post
I believe they'll be using Vetoryl but I'll ask which treatment protocol they'll be using. Will she or should she be familiar with the two protocols with being in the UK?
Yes, I think that she would of read about both of these two treatment protocols. The biggest difference between Dechra and UC Davis is the initial starting dose: UC Davis -
The UC-Davis current recommendation is to initiate trilostane therapy at 1 mg/kg once daily. That dose is continued for about one week until a veterinary re-check can be completed.
This article can be found: Comparing therapies for canine hyperadrenocorticism

Dechra's -
The starting dose for the
treatment of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs is 1.0-3.0 mg/lb (2.2-6.7 mg/kg) once a day based on body weight and capsule size.
Link to Dechra info: http://www.dechra-us.com/files/dechr...ts/Vetoryl.pdf

Quote Originally Posted by Alison View Post
I have Addison's myself and I'm fairly up on that but Cushing's is freaking me out because all I can think of is "tumour".
So sorry to hear that you have Addison's, then you know Cushing's is the exact opposite of Addison's. Most dogs (85%) have PDH (pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism) in which there is a small and usually small growing tumor of the pituitary gland; the other 15% have ADH (adrenal dependent hyperadrenocorticism) and have a tumor of the adrenal gland/s.

If a dog has ADH, then a cure is possible with surgery.

One thing I want you to know is that Cushing’s is a treatable disease. With proper medical management, close monitoring and owner observation, most Cushingoid pets can live to their full life expectancy, with complete or partial resolution of clinical signs, and good quality of life!

Love and hugs, Lori