Case Details
Jimmy Jack by marneemadsen
Hyperadrenocorticism
   

Signalment

  • Age: 12 years
  • Sex: male neutered
  • Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
  • Species: dog

Disease Notes

  • Certainty: confirmed
  • Comments: Patient has had emerging signs of Cushings for several years but I feel raw diet and Si Miao San kept symptoms at bay. Now had episode of vomiting blood and had bloodwork and ultrasound confirm cushings. Adrenomegaly is unilateral.
  • Final Status: resolved as of day 262 of treatment

Treatment and Outcome


Problem Notes
  • Personality Changes: Jimmy Jack becomes distant, vacant when symptoms worse
  • Polyphagia: Voracious appetite
  • Poor Haircoat: Has short, puppy-like coat for several years now
  • Seborrhea: Coat now has giant flakes that started with trilostane therapy

Treatments
Day 22

Notes:  Started low dose trilostane


Day 122

Notes: None submitted

Diet is largely raw

Acupuncture points were stimulated


Day 262

Notes: None submitted

Acupuncture points were stimulated