Minimally invasive techniques were historically used for diagnosis only. But technology advances have allowed us to improve the treatment of spine disorders using the same techniques for surgery, says Nimesh H. Patel, MD, a neurosurgeon at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute in Dallas.
Cushings Disease in Dogs. Cushings disease in dogs is the third most common disease and the most common hormone related condition in dogs. It is the result of excess Cortisol in the animalâs body. Cortisol, or hydrocortisone as it is known scientifically, is a steroid hormone that the body uses to deal with stress.
The vet said 1.7 is the normal point of treatment. My dog who is about 10 has all of the usual symptoms of Cushings. Panting, drinking tons of water, urinating frequently, enlarged liver, high cholesterol. His blood work came back at 1.4 and the vet said treatment is recommended at 1.7.