Hampls Cushing's homeopathic and herbal formulas will be equally effective in relieving Cushing's Symptoms -whether resulting from a tumour, an overdose of cortisone or a generalised metabolic imbalance due to other causes. i.e.  chronic stress, hyper nervy excited types of dogs.  Pets that are chronically over-secreting cortisol are considered to be immunosuppressed.   If your dog has recurrent infections or an infection he can’t seem to get rid of, or diagnosed with liver disease, then it’s possible too much cortisol is to blame.  It’s very rare for cats to develop Cushing’s Syndrome.

Both Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’s disease are characterized by the same problem – elevated levels of cortisol in the blood.  Cushing’s disease, however, is different from Cushing’s syndrome, in one aspect. While Cushing’s syndrome may refer to high levels of cortisol caused for any reason, Cushing’s disease refers particularly to high level of cortisol caused due to a pituitary problem. The three commonly known causes of Cushing’s syndrome are:   Pituitary tumor, Adrenal hyperplasia, Iatrogenic (drug-induced), especially steroid use.

Cushings disease in dogs is the term used to describe “hyperadrenocorticism”. Cushing’s disease is the chronic overproduction of a hormone called “glucocorticoid”, which is produced by the adrenal glands.  These glands in turn are stimulated by another hormone, called ACTH, which is released by the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is also called the “master gland” of body. This condition is complex and common in middle aged dogs age 7 – 12 years. There is a range of symptoms associated with Cushing’s disease including polydipsia (increased thirst), polyuria (frequent urination in large volumes), alopecia (hair loss), lethargy, heat intolerance, enlarged abdomen, panting, muscular weakness and recurring urinary tract infections. Several screening tests are required to make a diagnosis.

The problem with diagnosing Cushing’s is that often, the initial symptoms (enlarged abdomen, muscle weakness, lethargy)  are mistaken for old age. It’s chalked up to typical inconveniences of growing old. 

Generally common in Older age dogs,  however certain breeds more genetically predisposed to the disorder including:  Terriers  (silkies, Yorkies, bull terriers and Boston terriers), Poodles, Dachshunds, American Eskimo dogs/Spitz
 
There are many other physical and behavioral signs and symptoms but the below are the most common. About 85%
 • an increase in drinking, excessive drinking (polydipsia) which can lead to the symptom of incontinence.
 •  increased urination (polyuria) Increase in drinking and urinating.

These and other symptoms may include "any" or  "all"  of the following: 

increased drinking
urination   (or maybe seen as incontinence)  (as cortisol is a diuretic)
increased appetite
poor hair coat
increased infections
a pot-bellied appearance
restlessness  (we provide a homeopathic formula, but also giving a pet a natural supplement called Melatonin an hour before bed works as well)
increased panting

Many animals get misdiagnosed as having a liver disease or just put down to old age. When really they have Cushing's Syndrome, as the liver of an animal with hyperadrenocorticism gets overtaxed from trying to process the excess cortisol in circulation throughout the body. This causes an elevation in the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and the inducible liver enzyme, alkaline phosphatase (ALP).  It isn’t uncommon for vets to stop looking once they see the elevated liver enzymes and diagnose liver disease when the problem is actually Cushing’s. A complete support system that will feed the adrenal glands and works assisting the balancing of hormones, supporting endocrine, nervous system and glands naturally and gently.

Could Your Horse Have Cushing's?

Symptoms Include:
Abnormally long hair coat.
Thick, long, curly hair that does not shed out in spring.
Muscle wasting/loss.
Sagging "pot" belly.
Laminitis.
Depression or low energy levels.
Increased thirst.
Increased Urination.
Abnormal fat deposits, even on horses that otherwise look thin.
Enlargement of mammary glands in mares.
Eye tumors, blindness.
 

Disclaimer
Australian Clients should be aware that national legislation prohibits the marketing or advertising of any veterinary products which have not been registered with the N.R.A. These regulations were designed to control the entry onto the market of new chemical drugs and did not foresee the rising demand for proven herbal and homeopathic formulations. Other laws however, allow such treatments to be available for both human and animal treatment after personal consultation. The Treatment Program Descriptions provided are for Australian clients who should ignore the product names and other claims which are provided for International clients.