Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 13 years and 1 month old | 8 lbs
What natural treatment is available for a Yorkie with Cushing's Disease?
1 Answer
Published on February 25th, 2018
Unfortunately Cushing’s disease usually requires treatment with a medication like trilostane or mitotane to control the clinical signs. For some dogs with ‘atypical’ Cushing’s some veterinarians recommend melatonin and lignan (flaxseed) supplements. If Mia has been diagnosed with Cushing’s you could ask your vet about trying this regimen. The University of Tennessee Veterinary Endocrinology team has information about the diagnosis and treatment of atypical Cushing’s.
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