Lori
09-03-2013, 04:20 PM
I am new to this forum, I'm hoping someone can help me out. My dog has been tested for cushings and the test (the one that they draw blood every 4 hrs) came back as possible cushings as the results were borderline. I have decided not to put her on meds as of yet and start out with a change of her dog food and have her retested in a few months. My dog is a 12 1/2 year old other wise healthy Boston Terrier who is currently eating VéRUS Weight Management Brown Rice, Lamb Meal And Oats Formula Dry Dog Food which has 17% protein. She is not overweight but she is a senior.
Vets recommendation is a low protien dog food, I went to the pet store after I did some homework and found out that most people recommend high protein dog food for cushings dogs. I was confused as my vet told me the exact opposite so I called the doctors office back to make sure that I heard her right. :confused: I talked to a tech who repeated low protein. I am so confused and overwhelmed as to what to give my dog. I have started buying chicken and cooking it and giving that to her as well as the dog food listed above. Does anyone have any advice for me?
Vets recommendation is a low protien dog food, I went to the pet store after I did some homework and found out that most people recommend high protein dog food for cushings dogs. I was confused as my vet told me the exact opposite so I called the doctors office back to make sure that I heard her right. :confused: I talked to a tech who repeated low protein. I am so confused and overwhelmed as to what to give my dog. I have started buying chicken and cooking it and giving that to her as well as the dog food listed above. Does anyone have any advice for me?