Cushing's & Vetoryl Capsules

[Justme]

If your beloved Sheltie has just been diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome, don't despair. Daily Vetoryl capsules successfully controlled my boy's cortisol levels for more than a year and a half. Then, at the age of 15+, he died from unrelated causes.

Information from the drug manufacturer:

http://www.dechra-us.com/Cushings-Syndrome/Pet-Owners-1.aspx

 

[Candymom]

My bichon, Stewart, had cushings. At the age of 15 my vet said he was in remarkable health for his age, except for the cushings. We put him on vetoryl. That was in August. On October 28th he had been acting normally all day but that evening he collapsed. He had developed hemolytic anemia, which is a possibility when using vetoryl. The vet gave him a 50/50 chance of pulling through. He died in my arms on November 12th.
I'm not saying don't use it, but be aware, and make sure you are having his blood drawn on a regular basis to check for anemia.
I dearly miss Stewart and wish my vet had mentioned regular blood draws for dogs on vetoryl.

 

[Justme]

@Candymom, my condolences on your loss.

For the benefit of others, the last page of the below drug manufactuter's document lists potential adverse reactions.

http://www.dechra-us.com/files//dechraUSA/downloads/Client Literature/Vetoryl Technical Brochure.pdf

An additional tip for someone who is just starting Vetoryl treatment: the vet started my boy at half the recommended (by weight) dose, and that was all that was needed.

 

[copper5228]

My Angel Copper battled Cushings for well over 2 years!! We did not have him on anything, other than love and human food. He did incredibly well, but many things are worth looking into... Thanks for sharing. I guess, that as w/ any drug -- human or canine -- there are risks as well as benefits...