Treatment. Pyelonephritis is treated with antibiotics Your veterinarian will initially prescribe an antibiotic that most commonly treats kidney infections ; however, this may need to be changed once the urine culture results finalize. How long does it take for a dog to get over a kidney infection? What kind of follow-up care can I expect … Read more
Highly digestible protein Some qualifying examples include: egg whites, muscle meats (chicken, beef, lamb) and organ meat. What kind of food should I feed my dog with Cushing’s? Foods high in protein. Foods low in fat. Foods low in fiber. Foods with low purine levels (avoid organ meats) Foods low in carbohydrates. Foods low in … Read more
Veterinarians have often used a human chemotherapy drug, Lysodren (mitotane), “off-label” to treat Cushing’s in dogs. Lysodren destroys the layers of the adrenal gland that produce cortisol. How long can a dog live with Cushing’s disease with treatment? According to the American Kennel Club the average survival time for a dog with Cushing’s is about … Read more