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If a dog has been diagnosed with Addison's Disease can it lead to or raise the risk of the dog having a stroke?
Yes, this may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, this would be an unusual complication of Addison's.
Can behavior problems such as irritability growling or territoriality be a symptom in dogs with Addison's Disease?
Addison's Disease causes a number of health problems and resulting symptoms. Although the neurological functioning is not attributed directly to Addison's Disease, a dog that is feeling poorly is often grumpy, just as humans are. Any changes in a dog's behavior should be discussed with a veterinarian, as it could be an symptom of any number of diseases.
What dog has Addison's disease and what treatmet is availabel?
The link i posted can help you. http://www.caninecushings.net/forums
Cure dog Addison disease?
Addison's disease ( or adrenal insufficiency ) treatment is lifelong replacement of the STEROID hormones produced by the adrenals, usually with hydrocortisone or cortisone. This is a serious disease that requires MONITORING
How are pica and addison's disease related?
Well, Pica is often a symptom in Addison's disease, which is caused by low Cortisol. So, the only discernible connection I can see is a low cortisol level. I see one of the categories you put this question in is "Dog Health." If you think your dog has one or both of these conditions, you should take him/her to a vet.
What if your dog has Addison and disease. What is it and what treatment is available?
Addison's disease, or adrenal insufficiency, occurs when a dog's adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones, leading to symptoms like lethargy, vomiting, and weight loss. Treatment typically involves hormone replacement therapy, most commonly with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, to restore normal hormone levels. Regular veterinary check-ups and monitoring are essential to adjust medication dosages as needed. With proper management, dogs with Addison's disease can lead healthy, active lives.
Can a dog seam happy and very active and suddenly drop dead from addison's disease?
Yes definitely this is what happened to my dog all of a sudden he started to pant then fell over & died.
Who shot Adolf hitlers dog?
Nobody shot his dog Adolf Hitler tested a medicine of disease to kill himself on his dog
What if your dog has addison's disease what can you treat it?
A vet would prescribe a drug to replace the hormones that are longer being produced.There isn't an exact hormone replacement but there are drugs that mimic them.
How do you cure addison diseases?
There really isn't any particular way to avoid Addison's disease - it is usually an autoimmune reaction that destroys part of the adrenal glands. Other causes include medication toxicity (usually for Cushing's disease) or congenital/genetic defect.
How did they treat dog rabies on the Oregon trail?
They shot it before it bit anyone or anything else and could spread the disease.
What is canine addisons disease?
Addison's disease is the human medical term that was co-opted by veterinary medicine for hypoadrenocorticism, a disease in which the adrenal glands do not secrete enough hormones. There are several different types of hypoadrenocorticism: low glucocorticoids, low mineralocorticoids and low androcorticoids. Depending on which class of adrenal hormones are deficient, you would need to administer them to your dog; your veterinarian can work with you on determining the proper dosage, route and timing of supplementation.
