What happens if my dog's Cushing's disease goes untreated due to cost?

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My Daschund has cushions what will happen to her if not treated, it is so expensive to treat, I feel really bad. Thanks, Cathy. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 25 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

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!

What happens if my dog's Cushing's disease goes untreated due to cost?

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