Addison’s disease in dogs, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, affects the production of hormones in the adrenal glands, which are located near the kidneys. These hormones are mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, natural steroids produced by the body.
With Addison’s disease, a dog’s body doesn’t produce enough of these steroids, which include cortisol that regulates metabolism of sugar, fat, and protein as well as regulating…
