What are the treatment options for iatrogenic Cushings disease?
Treatment of this form requires a discontinuation of the steroid that is being given. “Must be done in a controlled manner so that other complications do not occur.” This must be done in a controlled manner so that other complications do not occur. Unfortunately, it usually results in a recurrence of the disease that was being treated by the steroid. Because there may have been other adverse effects on the adrenal glands, additional treatment may be needed to correct that problem. Some pets will have developed other conditions associated with the steroid usage that are only apparent as the medication is being withdrawn.
