Category Archives: Cushings

Dog with Hypothyroidism

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 8 yr old Boxer/Pit-Bull mix who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism few years ago. Other than the thyroid issue and some light arthritis he is in good health, maintains a weight of around 68-72 lbs and is active. … Continue reading →

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Dog with Cushings Disease and Cancer

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Dear Dr. Smith, My 13 year-old dog has Cushing’s. Unfortunately, she has cancer due to this horrible disease. My only options with traditional treatments is radiation. The radiation will possibly help but being put under anesthesia every day for 30 … Continue reading →

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Dachshund with Symptoms of Cushings Disease

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We have a 10 year old Daschund whom our vet claims is a poster child for Cushings Disease, though she has not gone through any of the required testing.  Would it be harmful to give her the PetAlive Cushex Drops … Continue reading →

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Canine Cushings and Hypothyroidism often Linked

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My dog is a 6 years old, 100 lb golden retriever, and she is spayed.  When she was 1 ½ years old, she had her first seizure.  One month later, she had 2 in the same day and was put on Phenobarbital.  … Continue reading →

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