Dog owners have been warned that Cushing’s disease is a disorder that can seriously affects your dog’s health, vitality and appearance
Vets are warning dog owners to be on the look out for signs that their pet may be suffering from a little-known but treatable condition called Cushing’s disease.
Dogs with Cushing’s produce excessive amounts of cortisol, an important hormone that helps regulate metabolism. This can have harmful effects on other organs and on the ability of the body to regulate itself. Jamie Walker, Technical Services Manager at global veterinary pharmaceuticals company, Dechra and experienced vet, explained what to look out for in your dogs.There are ten common symptoms to keep an eye out for – most of which might seem like ‘normal’ signs of old age on their own.
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