We need some up front and straight forward information on Cushings Disease. When the dog gets the extended gut, what are we looking at. The meds seem to be astronomical. We need to know what you have been through with this disease.
Cushings Disease
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, Jan 17 2008 02:47 PM
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Posted 17 January 2008 - 02:47 PM
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Posted 17 January 2008 - 03:06 PM
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Posted 17 January 2008 - 10:27 PM
Hey Arda
Dakota is borderline cushings. I've talked with my vet a lot about treating or not treating if she goes Cushionoid. She has told me that the meds can be worst than the actual disease. Sorry I cant help much with what you need. I'll talk to one of the other vets in the morning. I was told to us the lowest fat content that I could easier to digest for her. I'm switching her to Purina Veterinary Diet OM.
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Dakota is borderline cushings. I've talked with my vet a lot about treating or not treating if she goes Cushionoid. She has told me that the meds can be worst than the actual disease. Sorry I cant help much with what you need. I'll talk to one of the other vets in the morning. I was told to us the lowest fat content that I could easier to digest for her. I'm switching her to Purina Veterinary Diet OM.
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Posted 18 January 2008 - 07:36 AM
What we are running into is that the meds are absolutely TOO expensive for a normal working fool to afford. This sounds like about $100 a month for the meds. We all love our pets BUT we all have to eat also. Any practical information is greatly appreciated.
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Posted 18 January 2008 - 08:51 PM
What we are running into is that the meds are absolutely TOO expensive for a normal working fool to afford. This sounds like about $100 a month for the meds. We all love our pets BUT we all have to eat also. Any practical information is greatly appreciated.
Which meds are you looking at? Depending on the drug, you may be able to get it from a compounding pharmacy for much less than you would pay at the vet. Also try the pharmacies at Costco or Sams Club. You do not need to be a member to use the pharmacy.
Edited by CathieRenee, 18 January 2008 - 08:52 PM.
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Posted 19 January 2008 - 06:08 PM
I use a pharmacy in Texas called BCP. They will take the script from your vet, and put the meds in a beef/chicken flavored cube, at a reasonable price (at least for the meds I order).
BCP VETERINARY PHRAMACY
1614 Webster Street
Houston, TX 77003
800-481-1729
It might be worth a phone call.
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BCP VETERINARY PHRAMACY
1614 Webster Street
Houston, TX 77003
800-481-1729
It might be worth a phone call.
Linda
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 11:25 PM
Cocoa was diagnosed with Cushing's today. I don't know much about this disease. I have an appointment with the vet on Friday. Meds are about hundred bucks a month. Can't hurt to check out Sam's Club or the place Linda Stevens has recommended.
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Posted 08 April 2014 - 06:54 AM
CAB, please keep us updated on her. I know nothing about this disease. But I really care about Cocoa. We all have the need to know. Fingers are crossed for her.
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