Addison's disease

The vet looked into human alternatives and it’s even more expensive. We’re going to call the vet school tomorrow to see if they’d be willing to provide the treatment for free. Fingers crossed. We’ve got no other options left. And that £155 is just for the medication. We’re already in for about £145 this month for the follow-up care. It’s a massive amount. Hi, did you find a solution? Are you still paying that much? I can help you out, I pay much less than that. Hello, my 2-year-old dog has just been diagnosed with Addison's disease. Would it be possible to find out how you manage to pay less? Thanks!

My Lab has had Addison’s disease for two years now. He has a Zycortal injection every 50 days (which costs about £130, not including the injection fee and the vet consultation) and takes a 10mg Prednicortone tablet every morning. The problem is that he doesn’t tolerate the steroids well; he’s regularly being sick and has diarrhoea, which means he’s lost his appetite! Does anyone have a solution or has anyone else dealt with this? I’m amazed that some people say this treatment isn't expensive and that all you have to do is give them a pill!!

My dog has had Addison’s disease for 2 years now. He gets a Zycortal injection every 50 days (around £125), and that’s without even counting the cost of the jab itself and the vet’s consultation fee! He also takes a 10mg Prednicortone tablet every day. The problem is that he really doesn’t get on with the steroids, which leads to vomiting and diarrhoea. Has anyone else been in this situation and found a solution?? Thanks in advance.

You could try a veterinary clinic; they usually carry out the tests on-site, so you save a few quid (which is no small amount) compared to a local surgery that would send the sample away and wait for the results to come back. That’s what I did personally and I saved about £50. Plus, you have several vets on hand who can get together to discuss my boy's case if there's any doubt about the symptoms. It’s a real bonus.

You could try going to a veterinary clinic; they usually do the tests on-site, so you save a few pounds (which is definitely worth it) compared to a local vet practice that would send the sample off and wait for the results to come back. Personally, that’s what I did and I saved around £50. Plus, you have several vets there who can get together to discuss my boy’s case if they’re unsure about the symptoms. It’s a real bonus.

She’s only had four episodes. Yes, you’re right. I’m going to get a second opinion from another vet as it’s a condition that shouldn’t be ignored.

Maybe look into changing vets as well if she isn't familiar enough with this condition and all the side effects that come with it. I hope your little girl feels better soon. Best of luck.

Hi, Thanks for your reply. Yes, it’s a real struggle, especially financially as the pet insurance won't cover it since the condition started before the policy kicked in. I’m also worried about my girl; she’s really struggling, and now she’s starting to get these little patches on her skin. She looks like a little barrel 😅 but it must be so uncomfortable for her to be that bloated. I feel so bad for her, her tummy is rock hard. She was also due to come into season in March, but nothing happened. When I asked my vet about her diet, she wasn't too sure. I’ve tried so many brands, but she kept having intolerances (diarrhoea). For now, I’ve been using a supermarket chicken dry food, but the ingredients aren’t exactly great—18% chicken is quite low (though at least there’s no diarrhoea). I’m going to give your brand a try as I’d really like her to be less bloated. Have a lovely day!