May 11, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Vetoryl (trilostane) Capsules, a new drug for the treatment of pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, commonly known as Cushing’s disease.’ Vetoryl, a new molecular entity, is the first drug approved to treat both pituitary- and adrenal-dependent Cushing’s disease in dogs.’ Continue reading FDA approves drug to treat cushing’s disease
Cushing’s Disease Very thorough website: http://www.kateconnick.com/library/cushingsdisease.html
Overview:
One of the most common endocrine disorders in dogs. Higher in poodle, dachshund, Boston terrier, boxer, beagle.
In general a disorder of middle-aged dogs although can be seen in dogs as young as one year.
Signs: increased thirst and urination, pot-bellied appearance, hair loss, tiredness, muscle weakness, obesity, panting. Frequently signs are attributed to ‘normal’ aging. Continue reading Cushings disease