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and excessive panting. Owners often notice a “pot-bellied” abdomen due to enlarged liver and weakened abdominal muscles. The skin thins and hair loss occurs – often a symmetric alopecia along the flanks. Recurrent skin infections or delayed wound healing can happen due to cortisol’s immune suppression. Muscle weakness (1) and infertility in intact dogs are other possible signs (1) increased appetite (often very food-motivated) (1) lethargy (1) Symptoms tend to develop gradually. Common signs are increased thirst and urination (dogs may begin having accidents or need more frequent outings) (1)
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Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
Dog - All Breeds (usually middle-aged and older; poodles, terriers, dachshunds among breeds often affected)
Symptoms tend to develop gradually. Common signs are increased thirst and urination (dogs may begin having accidents or need more frequent outings) increased appetite (often very food-motivated) and excessive panting. Owners often notice a “pot-bellied” abdomen due to enlarged liver and weakened abdominal muscles. The skin thins and hair loss occurs – often a symmetric alopecia along the flanks. Recurrent skin infections or delayed wound healing can happen due to cortisol’s immune suppression. Muscle weakness lethargy and infertility in intact dogs are other possible signs

Cushing’s disease is an endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands secrete excess cortisol. In 80–85% of cas…

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