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Addison's Disease is a deficient secretion of both glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids from the adrenal cortex. The cause is unknown, but in most cases, there appears to be an immune mediated destruction of the adrenal gland. Symptoms include inappetance, vomiting, lethargy and weakness. An ACTH stimulation test can be used for diagnosis. The test is an evaluation of the ability of the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol. Affected dogs show low cortisol concentrations, and no increase in cortisol following the ACTH test. Treatment includes fluid therapy, replacement of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids, and hormone therapy.
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Addison's and Epilepsy Disease Study Standard Poodles
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Addison's Disease Study - Standard Poodle, Bearded Collie, Leonberger, Portuguese Water Dog or West Highland White Terrier.
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A newsgroup for owners of pets with Addison’s disease
- The Canine Addison's Web Site
- Addison's disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
- Addison's Disease by Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
- Addison's
Disease - Woodland Veterinary Clinic
