Portrait of “Daisy,” a 8 year old, female, red Dachshund. She has diabetes and Cushings disease.
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Cushing’s Disease In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, in dogs is a condition caused by an overactive adrenal gland that pumps too many steroids and hormones into the bloodstream. This can result from tumors or growths in the adrenal or pituitary glands, as well as exposure to corticosteroid medications.

Though it can affect dogs at many ages,…

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