Comments for Addisons in Dogs

Comment on Florinef, Prednisone and Percorten-V side effects by Jayne Teachen

Jayne Teachen — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:13:27 +0000

My golden lab has been diogonsed with Addisons. She has had it as far was we know
for 9 weeks now and the vet has just increased her Florinef to 6 a day.
Does it get better for the dog! She used so fast and run after her ball but now she struggles to even walk sometimes??

Thanks Jayne

Comment on How to Get Cheaper Treatment for Canine Addison’s Disease by Michell

Michell — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:40:09 +0000

I can’t really say much more on the Procorten but my local Taget fills my Predinsone for $4 for 30 pills. It is one of medications on the “cheap” list for people and they give it my dog as well. I recently had 2 dogs on Prednisone. One being 20mg pill and the other a 10 mg pill. Total due @ checkout $14. Try your local Target.

Comment on How to Get Cheaper Treatment for Canine Addison’s Disease by danielle

danielle — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:56:03 +0000

Hi – where in NC are you? I’m in the Charlotte area.

Comment on How to Get Cheaper Treatment for Canine Addison’s Disease by sue

sue — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:37:50 +0000

We are beside ourselves since finding out our 110 pd. Sheppard husky mix has addisons. I need to find out how I can get percorten-v for cheaper than 164.00$ . Money is tight and my dog is like my child, I can’t give him up ! ! If anyone has any info. I would appreciate it……. sincerly, lost in Colorado

Comment on Why is my Addison’s dog panting? by Cathy Gottermeier

Cathy Gottermeier — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:56:29 +0000

My 9 year old cockapoo was recently diagnosed with Addisons’ disease. We are trying to determine whether to go with the pills or the injections. The vet indicated there could be long range side effects from the pills. Any suggestions on helping us decide. We are not as concerned about the cost as doing the best thing for our dog. thanks.

Comment on How to Get Cheaper Treatment for Canine Addison’s Disease by Tim

Tim — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:16:22 +0000

Thanks for the information. One of my dogs was just diagnosed with Addisons. Prior to his diagnosis, the vet had put him on prednisone for a large skin rash. I was not told that prednisone use could cause Addisons disease, and I am disappointed that I did not research the side effects. Anyway, now I have to decide between the shots or the pills. Sounds like Percorten may work better from your experience.

Comment on How to Get Cheaper Treatment for Canine Addison’s Disease by Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:44:58 +0000

My little Lou-Lou Mae is a 5lb Yorkie. She has been diagnosed with addisons, $800.00 later and 2 days in the hospital. She is responding well to .75ml of Prednisone and percortin. I asked my vet about giving the shots myself and was told NO!!!! They offered for me to buy the bottle for 87.00 then said NO!!!!It wasn;t allowed I feel they are out for just the Money. I also have a 5lb male Yorkie with allergys he visits the same vet atleast 2 times a month. My monthly expense is at least 200 amonth for both dogs. Special food and treats.

Comment on Contact Me by Wayne

Wayne — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:09:51 +0000

We have a female dog with Addison’s. She is 8 and she has had it for about 6 yrs. The does does relly well. When had her yearly blood work done and everything is ok. To make a long story short, we have been blessed that she never had an “episode”. My wife thinks that she may have been misdiagnosed. After the last 2 shots, she is drinking alot and she has been leaving puddles of urine. Other than this, she has been a wonderful loving dog. Is there a chance she may not have Addison’s. Any suggestions?

Comment on Why is my Addison’s dog panting? by Mary-Anne

Mary-Anne — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:17:39 +0000

My female chocolate Lab was diagnosed with Primary Addison’s disease – and of late she has had two rather nasty Urinary Tract infections. Is this one of the side effects of canine Addison’s? She was prescribed Florinef and is given that medication twice daily – however now I am adding cranberry tablets to her meal – hoping that this will help with these UTI’s. Will this help?

Comment on A natural food diet for Addison’s dogs by Jayne Teachen

Jayne Teachen — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:18:28 +0000

My 4 year old golden lab, Kiki, is still in the process of being diognonsed
The internet description is perfect, but
she has to feed being elevated, will this
ease off when they have definately diognosed her. It’s such a worry.
Thanks