Vetoryl

Vetoryl starts working within 14 days. Vetoryl capsules are given to dogs and are used to treat Cushing’s disease. This particular medication is to be given to your dog orally and daily. The drug is to be given to your pet dog with food. You do not have to break or split the capsule while feeding it. Administered daily (or as prescribed by your vet), Vetoryl will begin its work within a couple of weeks (14 days).

Side effects of Vetoryl for dogs include vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and poor appetite. These side effects are likely to be seen within the first few days of the dosage. Prescription drugs for dogs or any other pets often lead to side effects; there is nothing unnatural about it. And these are mild symptoms or side effects that you need not worry about. However, do consult your vet if the side effects are there for a prolonged period. It is mostly to be safe, and see whether there is anything wrong with the dosage and if it needs to be changed in any way.

Yes, dogs with Cushing's are in pain. While it may not be a continuous painful experience, Cushing's disease leads to kidney and liver disease, high blood pressure, hair loss, and muscle weakness. All these combined can lead to a painful experience for your dog.

No, you cannot just stop Vetoryl. Even if your dog gets better, you have to finish the prescribed dosage. The treatment procedure requires you to finish the Vetoryl dosage, and you have to do so.

Dogs with Cushing’s pants at night because of two reasons: The abdominal cavity has an increased amount of fatty deposits or an increase in the liver size makes it difficult for the diaphragm to expand with ease, which leads to panting.

If you do not treat your dog for Cushing’s disease, it will develop bacterial infections. Slowly, but surely, vital functions of the body will start to fail and the condition will only keep on worsening.

You have to feed a high protein diet to a dog with Cushing’s disease. At the same time, you must also ensure a moderate quantity of fiber in the diet. Besides, the diet should not contain any fat content, or it must be as low as possible.

A dog with Cushing’s feels tired. It has elevated levels of cortisol, which in turn leads to an increase in appetite. The dog also feels drowsy, and it can sense that its fur coat is losing quality. In some cases, dogs with Cushing's develop a bloated appearance.

Yes, you should treat your old dog for Cushing’s disease. However, you have to take advice from a vet or licensed professional first. In many cases, the symptoms you observe might be there because of old age and not Cushing’s. Hence, before starting treatment, you should consult the vet.

Yes, you should get your dog tested for Cushing’s syndrome. It is always a good idea to keep the symptoms in check and consult a vet when they are getting worse. So get your dog tested for Cushing’s disease if you are growing suspicious of the symptoms you have been observing. The vet will probably ask you to run multiple tests, just to make sure that they do not miss anything vital.

No, Cushing’s disease in dogs does not come on suddenly. Cushing takes its time – like a year or so – to develop the symptoms. People often mistake these clinical signs as symptoms of aging. Hence, even when the symptoms are there and developing, people might mistake them for something else, or completely ignore them. And before owners know it, the Cushing’s disease in their dogs reaches an advanced state.

Yes, dogs with Cushing’s need a special diet. Cushing’s disease is caused due to the presence of excess cortisol in the body. Hence, the special diet needs to contain ingredients or content that can combat this excess presence of cortisol. You need to ensure the special diet has high digestible protein that helps to prevent muscle wasting, which is a major side effect of Cushing’s; low-fat since the dog with Cushing’s already has an elevated amount of fat content, it is best to provide a diet with low-fat content; and carbohydrates, since fibers are very important for the dog’s health. They should be present in the 8 to 17 percent range.

If you miss a dose of Vetoryl (trilostane) for your dog, you should give the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, it is better to skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. However, it's important to stick to the prescribed dosing schedule as closely as possible to maintain consistent levels of medication in your dog's system.

Yes, but it must be controlled. Vetoryl (trilostane) is primarily metabolized in the liver, so it's important to use caution when administering this medication to dogs with liver disease. Vetoryl may not be suitable for dogs with severe liver disease or liver failure. Your veterinarian will assess your dog's liver function before prescribing Vetoryl, and they may recommend monitoring liver function throughout the course of treatment.

Vetoryl is primarily metabolized in the liver, and there is no direct effect on the kidneys. However, trilostane can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which can be harmful to dogs with kidney disease. Therefore, it's important to use caution when administering Vetoryl to dogs with kidney disease.

During the initial stages of treatment, blood cortisol levels may be checked as frequently as every 2 weeks. Once the dosage has been stabilized and your dog's condition is under control, blood cortisol levels may be checked less frequently, such as every 3 to 6 months. However, your veterinarian may recommend more frequent or less frequent monitoring based on your dog's individual response to the medication, their age, and any other underlying health conditions they may have.

Vetoryl can be used in dogs with diabetes, but it's important to use caution and closely monitor your dog's blood glucose levels while they are on the medication. Trilostane can lower cortisol levels in the body, which can cause a decrease in blood glucose levels. If your dog is diabetic and taking insulin, their insulin dosage may need to be adjusted while they are on Vetoryl to prevent hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels).

Dogs with cardiac problems can receive Vetoryl (trilostane), but it's crucial to exercise caution and keep a close eye on your dog's health while they're taking it. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are two adverse effects of trilostane that might aggravate existing cardiac issues. Before recommending Vetoryl, your veterinarian will examine the heart health of your dog, and they could advise continuing to keep an eye on it over the period of therapy.

Yes, Vetoryl (trilostane) can be used to treat Cushing's syndrome caused by a pituitary tumor in dogs. Pituitary-dependent Cushing's syndrome is the most common form of the disease in dogs, and trilostane is often the treatment of choice. Trilostane works by inhibiting the production of cortisol, which is the hormone that is overproduced in dogs with Cushing's syndrome. By cutting down cortisol levels, trilostane can help alleviate the symptoms of the disease, such as excessive thirst and urination, increased appetite, and hair loss.

Yes, Vetoryl (trilostane) can be given to dogs with hypothyroidism, but it's important to use caution and closely monitor your dog's condition while they are on the medication. Trilostane can cause a decrease in thyroid hormone levels, so dogs with hypothyroidism may need to have their thyroid hormone levels monitored more frequently while taking Vetoryl.

Yes, but with caution. Trilostane, the active ingredient in Vetoryl, has been associated with seizures in some dogs, especially at higher doses. Therefore, if your dog has a history of seizures, your veterinarian may recommend caution when using Vetoryl to treat Cushing's syndrome.

Dogs with high blood pressure can take Vetoryl (trilostane), but it's vital to exercise caution and keep a close eye on your dog's blood pressure while they're taking it. Trilostane has the potential to lower blood pressure, which poses a risk to canines that already have high blood pressure.

No, it cannot. Vetoryl (trilostane) is not typically used to treat Addison's disease in dogs, as it works by reducing the production of cortisol, the hormone that is overproduced in dogs with Cushing's syndrome. In contrast, dogs with Addison's disease have deficient cortisol production and require supplementation of cortisol or other hormones to manage the disease.