Dog with Cushings Disease

[April2]

Hello. I have a maltese mix who was diagnosed with Cushings Disease several months ago. The vet said there's medication but that it's very expensive and doesn't seem to prolong their life. I made the decision to just watch him and let him live out his life. He's 11 years old. This last year I've noticed a decline in him somewhat but not sure if it's because of the Cushings or just old age. He has trouble with his back legs a lot now just suddenly giving out especially on stairs. He struggles to get up if he's been laying down for awhile. I also don't think he sees or hears as well as he used to. He's overweight which seems to partly go with the Cushings. We have him on a low-fat diet and it doesn't seem to help much. I try to walk him but he tires out easily and I wind up having to carry him home because he'll sit down and refuse to walk anymore! And just last night he was breathing funny. At first he was panting really hard for a long time. I kept checking the AC and turning it on more. Finally he stopped panting but was snoring and making funny noises for hours before he finally quieted down. He has snored before but not sounded like that. Today he's acting ok. Is this all signs of aging? Could some of it be the Cushings? Also, I told the vet sometimes he will try to get up and his back legs act like they're frozen and he can't come to me. I'll call him and he struggles to come but can't for several seconds and then he can walk again. It's weird. I've tried to describe it to the vet. I wish I had a video of it. Could this just be arthritis? Or could he be having a mild seizure from time to time? He's kind of gone down hill more this last year. I wonder, sadly, sometimes if this will be his last year.

[J_KS]

What drops did you use??
My 12 year old chocolate lab may have
Cushings and we are not sure yet. I took her to the vet yesterday
and that is the first I have heard of the disease. I want to know where
to get the drops in case it becomes more clear if that is what she has.

[lilysdad]

Has anyone tried Adrenal Harmong Gold its worked wonders for my dog with cushings

[Muffet59]

Hi. My dog Dodi is doing really well, now. Just in the last four days I've noticed a vast improvement. She's cut down her drinking and panting, isn't so anxious, and isn't trying to steal food out of my hand.lol. She still looks a little bloated, but I am so pleased with her progress. I changed her diet to high protien, low carb. I'm feeding her GO. It's grain free and all good stuff. I know if I had gone the route of vet meds, she would be suffering. She is getting interested in life again, and jumps on the bed now, whereas she couldn't for a couple of months. I feel hopeful that she will improve even more. At least I know she's feeling well now. Her happy tail is back!!!

[lindapalm]

I'm so happy to hear this, its great your having luck without having to use the regular Cushings meds.  I hope Dodi continues to respond well.

[Muffet59]

Thanks for your interest. Well,my dog, Dodi, has been on her meds for six days now. She has almost stopped her excessive panting, her water intake is about half of what it was. She still has her voracious appetite, but she is showing interest in life again, and she's able to jump on the bed again. Her tummy is still bloated, but I defininately see a huge difference already. I am so excited to see her get better. I thought I was about to lose her.

[lindapalm]

I wish you luck, keep us updated on how its going.