Reply #9: Thank you.

[OhioChick]

She did tell me that 80% of Cushings is due to a tumor on the pituitary gland, in which they usually don't touch. The other 20% is due to a tumor on the adrenal glands, I believe. I don't really know if they typically do surgery for that. I've been trying to research the topic.

She did stress that since the dog is on phenobarbital, she would be difficult (if at all possible to treat). Fortunately, the antibiotics have cleared up the skin rash completely.....for now.

I have read that if untreated, Cushings will cause multiple organ failure. Geez....always something. :(

Thanks for your thoughts. They're much appreciated.