My dog with Cushing's is stiff, in pain, breathing fast. What to do?

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Small dog has malignant pituitary tumor-induced Cushing's. Has been on Trilostane f or approximately 6 weeks. About 2 weeks ago he developed hind leg stiffness which is getting worse. Tonight he seems to be in pain, is panting, breathing fast, & putting his head under my hand....for more stroking & massaging maybe. What should I do or NOT do to help him? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | neutered | 13 years and 10 months old | 18 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting Buddy. I hope that he is feeling better now. If not, I recommend that he sees a veterinarian right away. Cushing's can make dogs more prone to blood clots. A clot in the lungs can cause increased respiratory effort. This can usually be diagnosed with x-rays of his chest. Sometimes a specific urine test is used to look for certain factors. I hope this information helps!

My dog with Cushing's is stiff, in pain, breathing fast. What to do?

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