Cushings Disease In Dogs
Posted in Dog Information on 07/06/2007 04:00 am by admin
Canine Addison is a serious disease. Essentially, what happens is the body of your dog as a product adrenal called corticosteroids. This is the opposite of Cushings disease in which the adrenal glands produce more corticosteroids. Addison's disease requires immediate medical attention. Please get your dog to the veterinary emergency clinic immediately!
Lethargy is a symptom of Addison's disease
Addison symptoms are difficult to collect so many dogs May in fact be suffering from the disease before finally diagnosed. The symptoms seem all too common, such as diarrhea and lethargy over the loss of appetite. We've all had pets that show these conditions. As a list, here are the typical symptoms of Addison's disease:
1. Lethargy and loss of appetite
2. Diarrhea and / or constipation and / or dehydration
3. Weakness muscle
4. Vomiting
Also there is something called "Addison crisis" and need be aware of that. In three cases out of ten (30%), your dog will go into a crisis - a sure sign of Addison - and he or she will collapse in shock because his body is devoid of sugar in the blood and can not adapt to the imbalance of electrolytes and metabolism said everything. In addition to heart rate slows and becomes irregular rhythm (a condition known as arrhythmia). All signs troubling and serious. Again, the smart thing to do Rush is your pet to the vet.
Conventional veterinary medicine treats Addison disease in dogs by drugs, and most commonly is prescribed Florinef - pharmaceutically known fludrocortisone. And it works by replacing the missing hormones in the body. Another option is an injectable drug called Percorten-V which is given subcutaneously once per month.
Remedies herbal natural, the other can be fed to your dog to support the immune system and provide added nutrients to the body, and then by the slow progress of Addison's disease. Two herbs that work safely and effectively to support your pet suffering from Addison (or recovery) are dandelion and nettles. They are both nutritious, rich in minerals and vitamins. Other immune booster herbs are Echinacea and astragalus.
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