External Resource Library
- Canine Cushing's Alliance
- Feb 17, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 28
Below is a list of articles and resources related to Cushing's disease. Please note that most of these links are external and will take you away from this website.
TABLE OF CONTENTS (select any link to move to a certain section)
Adrenal Tumor Treatment
Adrenal Treatment, by Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
Adrenal Gland Tumors in Dogs, by Lauren Jones, VMD
Adverse Event Reporting
U.S. FDA: How to Report a Pet Food Complaint (includes supplements)
Note: the New Animal Drug Application Number for Vetoryl is 141-291 and should be included in your report.
United Kingdom (UK): Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Pharmacovigilance
Dechra US: Contact Form
Dechra UK: Contact Form
Atypical Cushing’s Disease
Atypical Cushing's Disease: is it really atypical? by Rhett Nichols, DVM
What’s So Atypical About Cushing’s Syndrome? by Linda A. Frank, DVM
An Update On Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism, by Doug Mason, DVM
Atypical Cushing's Remedy: Melatonin & Lignan Supplements, by Dr. Marc Smith
Calcinosis Cutis
What is Calcinosis Cutis in Dogs and How Do You Treat it? by Dr. Brad Hinsperger, DVM
Compounded Drugs
Animal Drug Compounding, by FDA
Compounding FAQ for Pet Owners, by AVMA
Cost-saving Resources
Cost-saving resources for Cushing’s disease, by Glynda Pomerantz
Are you having trouble affording your pet? by the Humane Society
Can't Pay Your Pet's Vet Bills? These Orgs Can Help, by Sio Hornbuckle
Cushing's Disease Symptoms & Diagnosis
Cushing’s Syndrome, by Cornell Canine Health Center
What is Cushing’s? by Dechra
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism, by Dechra
Cushing’s Disease-Testing, by VCA Animal Hospitals
Hyperadrenocorticism: Proceedings, by Patty Lathan, DVM
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Part 2: Diagnostic Approach, by David Bruyette, DVM
Cushing’s Syndrome (Hyperadrenocorticism): Description, by Wendy Brooks, DVM
Cushing's Syndrome: Classifying the Type, by Wendy Brooks, DVM
Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring, by American Animal Hospital Association
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism, by Iowa Veterinary Specialties
Diabetes and Cushing’s Disease
Q & A: Diagnosing Cushing's Disease in Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus, by Dr. Mark E. Peterson
A Big Picture Look at Cushing’s Disease and Diabetes, by ADW Diabetes
The Double Challenge of the Diabetic Cushingoid, by Cynthia R. Ward, VMD
Methodologies for Dealing with Concurrent DM and HAC issues, by Gerard Mclauchlan & Ian Ramsey
Emotional Support and Pet Loss Resources
Pet Loss: The 5 Stages of Grief, by the Honest Kitchen
The Essential Role of Emotional Support Animals, by Laura Wright
Food-Induced Cushing's Disease
ACTH-independent hyperadrenocorticism due to food-dependent hypercortisolemia in a dog: a case report. Vet J. 2008 Jul;177(1):141-3.
Lysodren (mitotane) Information
Mitotane, by Rania Gollakner, DVM
Cushing's Disease and Lysodren, by Sunnyside Veterinary Clinic
Lysodren Loading Instructions, from the Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, S. J. Ettinger and E. C. Feldman, editors, 1995
Mitotane for Dogs, by Barbara Forney, VMD
Treatment of Pituitary Cushing's, by Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
Proteinuria
Long-Term Follow-Up of Renal Function in Dogs after Treatment for ACTH-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism. J Vet Intern Med. 2012 May-Jun;26(3):565-74.
Hypertension and Proteinuria: Frequent Complications of Cushing's Disease in Dogs, by Dr. Mark E. Peterson
Supplements & Nutrition
Treatment Option Considerations for Hyperadrenocorticism, by University of Tennessee CVM
Lignans Information, by University of Tennessee CVM
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Assessing the Efficacy of Dietary Changes and Holistic Treatments, by Dr. Catherine Barnette, DVM
Veterinary Pet Supplements and Nutraceuticals, by Carrie J. Finno, DVM, PhD
Q&A with Dr. Leilani Alvarez, by the Honest Kitchen
Vetoryl (trilostane) Treatment & Monitoring
Trilostane for Dogs with Hyperadrenocorticism, by Todd Archer, DVM
Vetoryl: Larger dogs, smaller doses, by Glynda Pomerantz
Trilostane Dose versus Body Weight in the Treatment of Naturally Occurring Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs, by E.C. Feldman and P.H. Kass
Low-Dose, Twice-Daily Trilostane Treatment, by Dr. Mark E. Peterson
What's the Best Protocol for ACTH Stimulation Testing in Dogs and Cats? by Dr. Mark E Peterson