My dog has diabetes, thyroid, and Cushing's disease. What to do?

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hi spikey just got diagnosed with diabites , thyroid issues and cushions desiese he is nearly 6 (in 2months) so what is the right thing to do. Pet's info: Dog | Cairn Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 10 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about all of Spikey's problems! It can be overwhelming to have so many things going on at once. All of these problems are treatable, so it's very possible that he can still have a good quality of life and live for many more years. If you do want to treat him, I would recommend talking with your vet about which problem is the highest priority to deal with first. Start with that (probably the diabetes, in my opinion, but your vet may suggest something different), and when things are well-controlled, move on to the next thing. If you are not able to manage long-term treatment for these health conditions, as well as the monitoring that comes with it, then considering euthanasia would be a reasonable option. Your veterinarian can talk with you about exactly what all is involved in treatment for these issues, so that you can decide whether this is something you can deal with or not.

My dog has diabetes, thyroid, and Cushing's disease. What to do?

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