Traveling or Boarding a Dog With Cushing's: A Practical Checklist
Most advice about traveling with a dog assumes a healthy dog. A dog with Cushing's has two specific complications — an enormous thirst and a dosing schedule — and both...
Read MoreOvary-Sparing Spay vs. Traditional Spay: What the Research Says
If you follow dog health accounts online, you have probably seen posts saying that "hormone-sparing" sterilization is healthier than a traditional spay or neuter. Some of them quote a study...
Read MoreCoat Regrowth in Cushing's Dogs: What Actually Helps While You Wait
The coat is usually what people notice first and what they ask about most. It is also the slowest thing to come back, which makes for a long and discouraging...
Read MoreGetting Supplements Into a Dog Who Doesn't Want Them
There is a gap between the dose on the label and the dose your dog actually swallows, and for some households that gap is most of the reason a supplement...
Read MoreLignan Dosage for Dogs by Weight: Dosage Chart and Complete Guide
A commonly referenced lignan dosage for dogs is 1–2 mg of actual lignans per pound of body weight per day, but the right amount can vary by dog and product...
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Vet About Cushing’s in Dogs: Know Before You Go
A Cushing’s appointment can cover a lot of ground. Here are the 5 most important questions to ask your vet about Cushing’s: What type of Cushing’s does my dog have?...
Read MoreCushing's Muscle Loss in Dogs: Exercise and Mobility Tips
The pot-bellied silhouette is one of the most recognizable features of Cushing's, and one of the most misunderstood. You notice the belly getting rounder, your dog hesitating at the car...
Read MoreMelatonin for Dogs With Cushing’s: Dose, Timing, and Safety
For dogs with Cushing’s, a commonly referenced melatonin dose is 3 mg for dogs under 30 pounds and 6 mg for dogs over 30 pounds, given every 12 hours. Every...
Read MoreHow Long Do Lignans And Melatonin Take to Work in Dogs: The First 90 Days
Since every dog is different, there’s no set timeline for how long lignans and melatonin take to work in dogs. For dogs with Cushing’s, some pet parents may notice changes...
Read MoreIs It Cushing’s, or Just Old Age? How to Tell the Difference in Your Dog
"He's just getting old" is often exactly right — but some changes we shrug off as aging are early signs of Cushing's. Here's how to tell the difference, and when...
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