Health Articles & Guides

Your Dog’s Thyroid and the Impact of Cushing’s Syndrome

Do you feel your furry fellow acting a little bit off? They might be gaining weight with the same diet plan, getting unusually tired, or losing a patch of fur....

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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Cushing’s Dogs

Cushing’s dogs are more susceptible than other dogs to certain conditions.  One common co-occurring condition that we have covered extensively (and that our products are formulated around) is the spectrum...

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Gut Microbes and Cushing’s Syndrome

Gut Microbes and Cushing’s Syndrome We’ve noted in prior posts that gut microbes play an essential role in treating Cushing’s syndrome with lignans and melatonin.  Specifically, without the right mix...

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What Breeds are More Likely to Have Cushing's Disease?

This article is to provide information regarding what dog breeds are more susceptible in getting Cushing's Disease.

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New Respiratory Disease in Dogs

You have probably seen the reports of a new respiratory illness occurring in dogs.  The Oregon Agriculture Department (OAD)t began seeing case reports of dogs suffering from an illness that...

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The Role of Cortisol in Pets

As cortisol is the key contributor to Cushing’s syndrome, we have written quite a bit about it in that context already.  However, in this post, we are going to step...

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Skin Care for Your Cushing’s Dog

What are the causes of skin and hair problems in your Cushing’s dog?  Cushing's syndrome is caused by long-term, elevated levels of cortisol (typical Cushing’s syndrome) or other corticosteroids (atypical...

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Exercise and Extra Care of Dogs suffering from Cushing's Disease

Exercise matters for Cushing's dogs — but needs to be adjusted for their limitations. Here's how to keep your dog safely active.

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Diet for Your Pet with Cushing’s Syndrome

A nutritional guide for pets with Cushing's syndrome — what to feed, what to avoid, and how the right diet supports overall treatment.

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Melatonin- Not the Sleep Hormone people think

Melatonin does much more than regulate sleep. Here's why it's so widely used for Cushing's disease in dogs — and what it actually does.

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