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Originally Posted by MissElla  I've given her Apoquel but not in combination with Atopic. The doctor suggested Apoquel with Zyrtec. Her blood work is completely normal however the thyroid was on the lower side of normal, 1.3. They mentioned cushings but were not certain. So frustrating 😔. What is the treatment for Cushings? Thank you so much. I would do anything for Ella. |
Apoquel didn't help
? If not, then maybe try Atopica - it takes a 6-wk ramp-up time for the med, then you decrease the med to around 3x week or so, depending upon symptoms.
Interesting that her thyroid is low, as that too often accompanies Cushings for some reason...my Wylie who has Cushings also has hypothryoid.
Treatment for Cushings is varied bc it depends on what kind the dog has and other things as well. It is usually managed with rather toxic medications, given in low dosages...even though the meds are nasty, many dogs don't experience any side effects bc the dosages are quite low.
Do any of the other Cushings symptoms seem to fit (via the link I gave)?