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Addison's disease (more correctly called hypoadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disease in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones for normal function. Treatment is simple and consists of giving the dog hormones to replace the hormones he's not producing for himself.
Please be advised that there are three major concerns to keep in mind:
1. This must be managed under the care of a veterinarian at all times. There will be a period of adjustment where the vet will tweak the amount of hormone being given to get your dog stabilized. After this, the vet will check in on a regular basis to make sure the hormone levels are staying in the proper range.
2. This is a life-long disease - you are managing it, not curing it. There is no cure for Addison's disease. However, when the hormone levels are managed correctly, this is not a disease that will kill or even disable your dog - he should be able to lead a normal life.
3. Periods of stress will need to be managed carefully. The adrenal gland is the source of hormones that help your dog deal with stress and stay healthy through the stressful event. Because your dog doesn't have normal adrenal glands, things like having the inlaws over to visit may throw his hormone levels out of balance and cause an Addisonian crisis. You should ask your vet what the signs of an Addisonian crisis looks like and make sure everyone in the house knows about it so that everyone can watch out for it.
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Can you catch addison's disease from dogs?
Addisons disease is endocrine or hormonal. It cannot be caught from dogs
What are some holistic remedies for canine addison's disease?
There are no holistic remedies for Addison's disease. Addison's disease is a lack of hormones (glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids). There are no holistic or natural cures that can replace these hormones. The only treatment approved by the FDA for canine Addison's is injectable DOCP.Source: Stephanie Kenrose, Addison's Disease in Dogs, 2009 ISBN 1449513077
Where can you find information on Addison's Disease in dogs?
I searched it for you it is at google under addisons disease for dogs oh and it is worse on the animal if it is under stress!
Describe the feedback loop for Addison's disease?
Go to Addision Dogs on Yahool Groups for answers on this type of disease.
Duration of fludrocortisone acetate in addison's disease?
Go to Yahoo groups, search for Addisons Dogs
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.
Is there a treatment to Addison's Disease?
Yes, please go to the addisons dogs group on Yahoo for more info.
What treatment is there to Addison's disease?
Addison's Disease is a very serious disease that is also known as hypoadrenocorticism.
Why is chlorophyll produced?
Treament of erythropoietin disease
Is the Addison's disease contagious?
No, it's not contagious. Addison's disease is a glandular illness. Someone with Addison's can't mess up someone else's glands. That would be horrifying.
How can the addison's disease be prevented?
Since addison's disease has no direct cause, it cannot be prevented.
What president had addison's disease?
President Kennedy had Addison's disease. We did not find this out until after his death.
