Educational Overview
Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
Cushing’s disease occurs when the body produces excess cortisol, a stress hormone made by the adrenal glands. Over time, high cortisol disrupts metabolism, immunity, skin health, muscles, and organs.
Common signs include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, panting, lethargy, hair loss, thin skin, muscle weakness, and a pot-bellied appearance.
There are three main types:
- Pituitary-dependent (most common in dogs)
- Adrenal-dependent (adrenal tumor)
- Steroid-induced (from long-term corticosteroid use)
Diagnosis requires blood, urine, and hormone testing.
If using drugs then it is normally lifelong, most commonly with trilostane drug, plus regular monitoring.
Early diagnosis and consistent treatment greatly improve quality of life.
Cushing’s — Dog vs Cat
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Feature
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Dogs
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Cats
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Frequency
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Common
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Rare
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Most common cause
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Pituitary tumor (PDH)
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Steroid-induced or pituitary
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Typical age
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Middle-aged to senior
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Senior
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Key signs
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Excess drinking & urination, panting, pot belly, hair loss, muscle wasting
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Diabetes, weight loss, fragile skin, poor coat
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Skin changes
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Thin skin, hair loss, infections
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Fragile skin syndrome (tears easily)
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Diabetes link
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Possible
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Very common
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Diagnosis
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ACTH stim, LDDST, ultrasound
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Challenging; often delayed
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Treatment
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Trilostane most common
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Difficult; medical management + diabetes control
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Prognosis
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Often good with treatment
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Guarded
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SET OF
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Natural Pet Botanicals products are not intended to replace veterinary care or prescribed treatments. Always consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and medical advice.
Formulated with plant and mineral-based ingredients, traditionally referenced for their role in supporting overall balance and general wellbeing.
These formulations are designed to assist the body’s natural processes and support resilience during times of environmental or physiological stress.
SET OF 3
1. Adreno Harmony 56-1 50ml
2. Cushing's 56-2 100ml
3. Relax Tonic 56-3 50ml
Contains:
Formula 1.
Nitro-glycerine (Glonoinum 1M)
Sulphide of Calcium (Hepar Sulph 30X)
Solution of the Sulphate (Thallium Acetas 30X)
Hemlock (Conium Mac 1M)
Lyssin (Hydrophobinum 1M)
English Oak (Quercus Robur 30C)
Lophophytum Lendri (Flor de Piedra 12C)
Ars Album
Iodine (Iodum 30X)
Uranyl Nitrate (Uranium 6C)
Brimstone (Sulphur 100X)
Chamaeleon mineral (Mercurius Sol 200X)
in 20% USP alc. in purified water.
Formula 2.
Dandelion Root & Leaf (Taraxacum officinale)
Astragalus Root (Astragalus propinquus)
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)
Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Nettle Leaf (Urtica Dioica)
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
in purified water & 30%-40% USP alc.
Formula 3.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)Hops (Humulus lupus)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
St Mary's Thistle (Silybum marianum)
in purified water & 30%-40% USP alc.
Gland Harmony 56-4 (50ml)
* Upon request.
Contains:
Carbon of Barium (Baryta Carbonica 200C, 30X)
Calcarea silico-fluorata (Lapis Alb 4C, 12X, 30C)
Taraxacum Dens-leonis (Taraxacum officinale 30X, 200C)
Tincture of fresh root (Arctium lappa 200C)
Astragalus membranaceous 200C (Huang Qi)
Sulphide of Calcium (Hepar Sulph 30C)
False Gromwell (Onosmodium 6C, 200C)
Acidum phosphoricum 6C
Yellow Jasmine (Gelsemium 6C, 30C)
in 20% USP alc. in purified water.
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