Wondering, “Does my dog have diabetes?” Dog diabetes, while not curable, is treatable, if you are strict about diet, exercise and giving medications to your Weimaraner. If you find that your dog or puppy develops diabetes symptoms, it is very important that you consult with a veterinarian, as diabetes mellitus in dogs is a very […]
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Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Hypothyroidism in dogs is one of the most over diagnosed diseases in dogs, mostly because it has symptoms that are common in other hormonal imbalance disorders like Cushing’s, Addison’s, or diabetes mellitus. The simple definition of canine hypothyroidism is that your dog’s body has lower levels of thyroid hormones than your dog needs to thrive. […]
Natural Treatment for Cushing’s in Dogs
A natural treatment for Cushings certainly starts with your dog’s diet. But it does not stop there. There are also some relatively inexpensive and effective supplements that can help you control your dog’s Cushing’s disease. Cortisol – Good or Bad for Your Dog? Every dog has cortisol in his body. In normal dogs, it helps […]
To Treat Canine Cushing’s, You Need a Firm Diagnosis
In order to treat canine Cushing’s, you need to know which of the 3 types of Cushing’s disease your dog has. That is why it is so important to determine which type your dog has, and to confirm that your dog’s symptoms are, in fact, due to Cushing’s disease. Most people want to know if […]
What are the Symptoms of Cushing’s in Dogs?
The symptoms of Cushing’s in dogs are many and varied. Looking at the list of possible symptoms can be overwhelming. But it’s good to know that dogs with Cushing’s do not have every single symptom. And symptoms do vary from dog to dog. To complicate things further, a number of other canine diseases have symptoms […]
How Serious is Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?
Cushing’s in dogs, also known as hypercortisolism and hyperadrenocorticism, is one of the most common hormonal diseases in dogs. Although not exactly the same, the terms Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome are generally used interchangeably. There are actually 3 possible causes for this disease, and the symptoms for all three are the same. The difference […]
