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Cushing’s Disease: Treatment Instructions with Mitotane for Dogs

Mitotane treatment for canine Cushing's disease requires closely supervised initiation and maintenance.

Mitotane treatment for canine Cushing's disease requires closely supervised initiation and maintenance. Changes in appetite, thirst or condition need review under the prescribing veterinarian's plan.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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