DBD blog: Addison's Disease in Dogs
Research: http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/endocrine/c_dg_hypoadrenocorticism http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2097&aid=520 Meta Description: Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism can affect dogs as well as humans. Here are the symptoms that you need to watch out for, and how it can be treated.
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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Addison’s in Dogs
The adrenal glands of all dogs naturally produce two groups of hormones known as glucocorticoids and mineralcorticodes. These hormones are essential for the healthy functioning of a dog’s body. A decrease or increase in the amount of either of the hormones can lead to serious health conditions in dogs if it is not addressed in time. This condition is called Addison’s Disease of hypoadrenocorticism. …show more content…
Addison’s is more likely to affect middle-aged dogs, females, and certain breeds, including standard poodles, Portuguese water dogs, Rottweilers, bearded collies, wheaten terriers, and west highland white terriers.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Addison’s Disease in Dogs
The symptoms of Addison’s disease in dogs become more pronounced with time and can include:
• Decrease in
Research: http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/endocrine/c_dg_hypoadrenocorticism http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2097&aid=520 Meta Description: Addison’s disease, or hypoadrenocorticism can affect dogs as well as humans. Here are the symptoms that you need to watch out for, and how it can be treated.
Meta Key Words: Addison’s in dogs, Canine Addison’s, Canine Addison’s disease, Hypoadrenocorticism and dogs
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Addison’s in Dogs
The adrenal glands of all dogs naturally produce two groups of hormones known as glucocorticoids and mineralcorticodes. These hormones are essential for the healthy functioning of a dog’s body. A decrease or increase in the amount of either of the hormones can lead to serious health conditions in dogs if it is not addressed in time. This condition is called Addison’s Disease of hypoadrenocorticism. …show more content…
Addison’s is more likely to affect middle-aged dogs, females, and certain breeds, including standard poodles, Portuguese water dogs, Rottweilers, bearded collies, wheaten terriers, and west highland white terriers.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Addison’s Disease in Dogs
The symptoms of Addison’s disease in dogs become more pronounced with time and can include:
• Decrease in