I think my girlfriend's cat has Cushing's Disease need some advice.?

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I think my girlfriend's cat has Cushing's.   The problem initially was thought to be a UTI as the cat wasn't urinating in her box and straining all over the apartment.   Her vet (holistic unfortunately) prescribed some remedy which did absolutely nothing.   Three different remedy's an unltrasound and almost a $1000 later the ;unconfirmed diagnosis is 'looks like it might be Cushing's".   I've since read a ton of journal articles and the cat has many of the clinical manifestations of the disease.   Thin skin, heavy shedding, drinks tons of water, urination in and out of the box, walking on it's hocks.
What is the prognosis for Feline Cushing's Disease? How much is the treatment
Is it ok to try Methylcobalamin even if the Cushing's isn't confirmed?
Has anyone used Cushex drops

Unfortunately finances are a huge issue and repetitive visits to the vet aren't feasible.

Thanks.

Ken S · Accepted Answer

Your girl is something. Nothing wrong with holistic vets but certain things need regular treatment.
  You cannot know if it is cushings without first finding out about diabetes. Diabetes needs insulin which is not a medicine but a hormone that the cat's body is not producing anymore
 Unfortunately I am leaving for work this minute but I can help you/your girlfriend learn how to treat this as many vets do not do this correctly. You can email me direct at justken@rocketmail.com
Repetitive visits are not only unnecessary but inadvisable as most of this can and should be done at home. Initial vet visit is necessary though
 The b-12 you are talking about can be given but will do NO GOOD without regulating the blood sugar first. I can help with that
 Oh and not treating this is wrong and a cat should be put to sleep instead of letting it die. I do have connections for homes for these type of cats

? · Answer

Diabetes is usually treated through a combination of diet (low sugar), exercise and medications/insulin. Read here https://tr.im/m1P3q 
Milder cases can be controlled with just diet an/or exercise while more severe cases require meds or insulin as well.

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I think my girlfriend's cat has Cushing's Disease need some advice.?

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