Summer time is a great time for play with longer days and more recreation time. For pups as well as humans, the glaring heat can also be a danger. To avoid heat stroke in dogs, practice play smarts by planning the best times and ways to enjoy the outdoors, hydrating, and knowing when to cut … Continue reading Protect Your Dog from the Heat
When your dog suffers from Cushing’s disease, also called hyperadrenocorticism in the veterinary world, there are two main causes. The first is a tumor on the pituitary gland, which is termed Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism (PDH). This tumor accounts for about 85% of Cushing’s cases, according to vetinfo.com. The other, less common manifestation of Cushing’s is a … Continue reading The Two Types of Cushing’s Disease: Pituitary Dependent vs. Adrenal Tumor Hyperadrenocorticism
When your dog develops Cushing’s disease, many normal functions can be disrupted. However, there are ways you can help ease your dog through their bodily changes and discomfort. Once you make a plan to treat the disease, you can begin to make adjustments to your dog’s habits and habitat. Here are some ways to care … Continue reading How to Care for Your Cushing’s Dog
Cushing’s disease, or, as it is known in the veterinary world, hyperadrenocorticism, affects many areas of a dog’s body. Two of the areas that are often highly affected by Cushing’s are the skin and bones. Diagnostics have shown that often Cushing’s disease causes thin skin in dogs and can reduce bone density. The Research Thin … Continue reading How Cushing’s Disease Causes Thin Skin in Dogs and Affects Bone Density
How do you know your dog has Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s is an endocrine disorder that causes a dog’s body to overproduce the hormone cortisol. This can be caused by tumors on the adrenal or pituitary glands, or from administering excessive amounts of steroids for an extended period of time. These tumors are usually benign and … Continue reading Identifying Cushing’s Disease in your Dog
