My dog has Cushing's. Can I get Vetoryl refill without a new vet?

Hello. Yes, as long as the clinical signs of Cushing's are not hindering you or your pets' life. Vetoryl will control most of the symptoms associated with Cushing's by decreasing the influence of cortisol on the body, so as long as your pet seems happy & comfortable, the choice to use this medication is yours. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Generally yes. Always make sure to discuss any concerns with your veterinarian regarding procedures or medications. Your veterinarian is an excellent resource for information and can help guide you in the decision making process. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Vetoryl (trilostane) is the best medication for managing Cushing's disease, but I'm sorry to hear that Lacy has not been tolerating it well. I have anecdotally heard of some vets using a variety of supplements for managing Cushing's disease signs, but these supplements will not ultimately decrease the cortisol production by the adrenal glands and generally seem ineffective. I don't know how long Lacy was receiving Vetoryl, but some dogs can initially become lethargic, vomit, have diarrhea, or a decreased appetite. Fortunately, these signs typically resolve after a few days to a few weeks on the medication. It may be worth discussing a temporary dose adjustment with Lacy's vet to see if she tolerates a lower dose better before gradually increasing to her 30mg dose. Some dogs also benefit from supportive measures (anti nausea medications, bland diets, etc.) in the first few days to weeks of treatment. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

Great catch on your part! You obviously are doing a great job taking care of Schnoodle! Your vet probably is aware of this potential interaction but decided the benefits of starting her on Vetoryl outweigh the risks. However, I would definitely mention it to the vet when you stop by to pick up the meds. Your vet will likely require routine lab work to monitor Schnoodle's electrolytes (which includes potassium) as well as her renal and kidney function.

Unfortunately no. There must be some reason they aren't supplying it. Either an exam or labs are due. If that is up to date, and you have a good client/veterinarian relationship, they should give it to you if you ask.

Hello. For the most part, Vetoryl is used to control the symptoms of Cushing's by controlling the production of glucocorticoids. Overproduction of glucocorticoids is responsible for the symptoms of excessive drinking & urination but does nothing for the actual tumor growing on his pituitary gland. If Izzy's symptoms are manageable & tolerable then medication is not necessary. This would be your choice. But if his symptoms do get worse, at least consider once a day dosing. Most dogs do very well on twice daily dosing, but once a day can help in many pets. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If Holly is not improving clinically, she might need to be tested again (ACTH stimulation test) to make sure the dose of Vetoryl is the correct one for her. Usually the blood test has to be done 10-14 days after the treatment has started, 4 to 6 hrs after Vetoryl administration. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.