Do small dogs get pituitary and large dogs adrenal?

[AngelToto]

I've been doing a bit of research and it seems to be that large dogs are more suspectible to adrenal tumors while small dog breeds typically get pituitary rumors. Does anyone know why that is? Is the outcome worse for small dogs ? Which type of cushings is worse?

[goldengirl88]

I don't know about the research you did, but I can tell you this my Jack Russell Terrier Tipper is considered small and she has both Pituitary and Adrenal tumors so I guess you can throw that into the mix too. I have never heard this before, so that is new to me. Blessings
Patti

[labblab]

Hello and welcome to our forum! I have never seen research, myself, that links either pituitary or adrenal Cushing's to the size of a dog. And in the years that the forum has been active, I have never noticed any correlation. So if you have found a specific resource that gives that information, you might want to give us a link so that we can check it out.

Overall, pituitary Cushing's is by far the more common form of the disease. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the statistic is something like 85% of all cases are pituitary in origin. The same medication can be used to treat either form. Pituitary tumors are usually microscopic and benign, and the treatment goal is to manage the symptoms that result from the tumor's action on the pituitary gland. Adrenal tumors can be either benign or malignant, but sometimes are successfully removed so as to gain a total cure. If the tumor cannot be removed but it is not malignant and is slow-growing, then once again, the treatment goal is medical management of the symptoms via medication.

Do you have a dog who has already been diagnosed with Cushing's, or are you just suspecting that Cushing's may be a problem? We'll be really glad to find out more about your dog so that we can give you feedback that is directly relevant to your situation.

Marianne

[goldengirl88]

Marianne:
You are right on with the 85% and after researching this subject of small and large dogs prone to different types of tumors I cannot find anything. Hopefully this can be posted for all of us to see the link.

[AngelToto]

I'm new to the forum and don't post alot but I noticed the last time I picked up my dogs prescription for Trilostane, the price DOUBLED from $40 to $85. Can you buy medicine online that is xcheaper?

[goldengirl88]

Yes try Lambert Veterinary Supply ask for Nancy she will get you free shipping too. Blessings
Patti

[molly muffin]

Yes there are a couple of online pharmacies, such as Lambert that Patti mentioned, Diamondback in Arizona and California pharmacy. We have members who use all of these. Give them a call or check websites to find out how much your prescription would be.

Sharlene and molly muffin

[Renee]

I think it also depends on whether you are purchasing Vetoryl (brand name) or the compounded trilostane.

[goldengirl88]

Were you able to locate the drugs at a better price? Hope all is well. Blessings
Patti

[Squirt's Mom]

MODERATOR NOTE: I have merged your post about Trilostane prices into your original thread. We normally like to keep all posts about each pup in a single thread as it makes it easier for members to refer back to the pup's history when needed. Thanks!