What if my dog has untreated Cushing's and I can't afford treatment?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Female | spayed | 40 lbs
What happens if your dog has Cushing's and it goes untreated? My husband has lost his income and the vet said the testing for cushing's is about $200. Right now that isn't an option for us.
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Published on September 13th, 2017
There are studies that show it does not affect their life span ! It is a disease of symptoms and can be frustrating to live with. It will cause an increase in drinking and urination which can lead to accidents, it causes thin skin and a pot belly appearance with weight gain a muscle loss. In severe cases it can lead to a skin infection and calcifying of the skin
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Published on September 28th, 2017
Chloe is adorable! Between medication and the necessary blood tests for monitoring, Cushing's disease can be expensive to treat - I can understand your financial concerns. Cushing's disease in and of itself is not a fatal condition, although it can lead to some bigger issues associated with an increased ability to clot blood (which can lead to blood clot formation, which can be quite serious), among others. While treatment is ideal, many people choose not to treat Cushing's disease for one reason or another, so there is no need to feel badly! At home, I would expect that Chloe's clinical signs would continue and may worsen over time. This would include drinking and urinating more than average (with possible accidents in the house), an increased appetite, further hair loss, and an ongoing potbellied appearance. Otherwise, I would not expect any other major changes associated with unregulated Cushing's disease. Here are some articles for further reading: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=Ahttp://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=637&S=0&C=0&A=619 I hope this helps and that all goes well for Chloe!
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