Can Dogs Live a Normal Life With Cushing’s?

We’ve learned recently that normal can be redefined to create the best environment for someone’s well -being, and for dogs it’s much the same. For a dog, achieving a normal life with Cushing’s disease may involve providing a new nutrition and supplement regimen or adapting a less strenuous exercise routine. The key is to identify the symptoms and ways to mitigate those reactions in a Cushing’s dog.

Treatment with Drugs or A Natural Approach?

When a diagnosis for Cushing’s is first made, pet parents have a decision to make. Will you take the often-prescribed approach of strong drugs that Petmd.com says can have serious side effects? Will you choose an approach that includes natural supplements that also address key symptoms of Cushing’s?

No matter what choice you make, the key to helping your pup live a new normal life with Cushing’s is to continue to monitor them. Watch their energy level and appetite, as well as physical reactions like weakness or gastrointestinal issues.

Exercise and Play

Continue a normal schedule as much as possible with gentle exercise and play that fits your dog’s needs. Often, as symptoms abate with treatment, your pup can retain much of the vitality they are used to.

Dietary Changes

Consider their diet. You can incorporate probiotics which help eliminate inflammation and increase nutrient absorption to help a Cushing’s dog regain more energy. Many pet parents have seen positive results from this natural approach that uses supplements that address Cushing’s symptoms and whole food additions to kibble to lessen inflammatory processed grains.

Keep the Veterinarian Involved

While each dog handles the disease a bit differently, it’s possible to reach a maintenance level with Cushing’s so regular trips to the vet and a continued treatment plan keep debilitating symptoms at bay.

CushAway began with a pet parent who wanted to give his pup the best life, and we believe Cushing’s dogs can benefit from a supplement that uses probiotics and naturally occurring elements that block the release of corticosteroids, the root problem of Cushing’s. Read more of our story and decide if CushAway can help you  give your dog their best life.