<div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><strong>International survey on the current d</strong><strong>iagnosis and management of Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing's)</strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Ian Ramsey (University of Glasgow, Scotland)</strong></span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Cindi Ward (Mississippi State University, USA)</strong></span></em></div> <div> </div> <div><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Patty Latham (University of Georgia, USA)</strong></span></em></div> | Take the Quiz

This anonymous survey is designed to assess the current methods of diagnosing and treating canine hypercortisolism. The results will be presented at VMX 2021 and then be made available to participants and clinical researchers. The original data will be deleted after 6 months. Do you consent for your data to be used in this way?

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Approximately how many cases of canine hypercortisolism (Cushing's disease) has your practice diagnosed in the last 3 years

Less than 5

5 to 10

11 to 20

21 or more

Which of the following tests do you use most frequently to confirm your clinical diagnosis of canine hypercortisolism?

Which ONE OR MORE of the following are indicators of pituitary dependent hypercortisolism on a low dose dex suppression test ASSUMING that 8 hour cortisol result is > 1.4 mcg/dl (select all that apply)

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Which other differentiating tests (besides LDDST) do you sometimes perform to determine if there is a pituitary or adrenal cause? (select all that apply)

High dose dexamethasone suppression test

Endogenous ACTH concentration

Ultrasound of adrenal glands

CT examination of the adrenal glands and/or pituitary

MRI pituitary

Very rarely or never do any discriminatory tests

Other

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Which other tests do you usually recommend for dogs suspected or diagnosed with hypercortisolism? (select all that apply)

Which of the following statement is the best description of how you use trilostane (sold as Vetoryl)?

I (nearly) always start and stick to once daily (SID)

I usually start with SID but often switch to twice daily (BID)

I often start BID but I do have some cases on SID

I always start BID and stick to BID

I use another drug to trilostane

Other

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By what factor do you normally increase trilostane doses?

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How are dogs in your practice usually monitored (select all that apply)

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How has monitoring for hypercortisolism changed in your practice since the pandemic began

No change

Increased use of remote consultations (phone/webcam)

Increased clinical visits

Increased pre-trilostane cortisol over ACTH stims

Increased office visits and more reliance on clinical signs only

Other

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This anonymous survey is designed to assess the current methods of diagnosing and treating canine hypercortisolism. The results will be presented at VMX 2021 and made available to participants and to clinical researchers.

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International survey on the current diagnosis and management of Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing's)

Ian Ramsey (University of Glasgow, Scotland)

Cindi Ward (Mississippi State University, USA)

Patty Latham (University of Georgia, USA)

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Patty Latham (University of Georgia, USA)