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Today we are celebrating my dog & all dogs that have Addison’s disease.
If not diagnosed and treated in time, Addison’s disease can be fatal.
But with proper medication, dogs can live active, happy, healthy lives.
The symptoms of Addison’s disease may be vague at first, sometimes waxing and waning for months. You might see one or more of the following:
- Lethargy or depression
- Lack of appetite
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea, sometimes with blood in the feces
- Exercise intolerance
- Frequent drinking or urination
- Dehydration
- Hind-end weakness
- Tremors or shaking
- Collapse
- Slow heart rate
- Changes in coat
If your dog is experiencing some of these symptoms, please take your dog to the vet for diagnostic testing, which may include a blood profile and ACTH stimulation test if Addison’s is suspected.
Once diagnosed, Addison’s is easy to manage.
Once diagnosed, Addison’s is easy to manage.
Click here to visit the Canine Addison’s Resources & Education (CARE) website: CARE Website
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