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Clinical Case: geriatric dog with exercise intolerance and collapse

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PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. Labrador retriever mix. Female, spayed. 17 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: 1 week Hx of weakness & exercise intolerance. Recent episode of collapse. Other chronic problems: hyperadrenocorticism/Cushing's Disease (well-controlled with Rx: mitotane, SAM-e), mild hip dysplasia, moderate periodontal disease, multiple cutaneous masses, nuclear sclerosis OU. PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS: T 102.0 ยฐF … Continue reading Clinical Case: geriatric dog with exercise intolerance and collapse

Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful - The Meowing Vet

Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

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The Meowing Vet discusses canine Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's Disease, an endocrine system disorder in which the body fails to produce adequate levels of vital hormones. Learn more about the potentially fatal consequences of untreated Addison's Disease in our article below... *Note: the terms "hypoadrenocorticism" and "Addison's Disease" shall be used interchangeably.* What Is Hypoadrenocorticism? (Pathophysiology) … Continue reading Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful