What Breeds are More Likely to Have Cushing's Disease?
This article is to provide information regarding what dog breeds are more susceptible in getting Cushing's Disease.
Read MoreNew Respiratory Disease in Dogs
You have probably seen the reports of a new respiratory illness occurring in dogs. The Oregon Agriculture Department (OAD)t began seeing case reports of dogs suffering from an illness that...
Read MoreThe Role of Cortisol in Pets
As cortisol is the key contributor to Cushing’s syndrome, we have written quite a bit about it in that context already. However, in this post, we are going to step...
Read MoreSkin Care for Your Cushing’s Dog
What are the causes of skin and hair problems in your Cushing’s dog? Cushing's syndrome is caused by long-term, elevated levels of cortisol (typical Cushing’s syndrome) or other corticosteroids (atypical...
Read MoreExercise and Extra Care of Dogs suffering from Cushing's Disease
Cushing’s syndrome is a serious health complication that threatens your pup’s longevity and wellbeing. In Cushing’s syndrome, there is overproduction of cortisol and/or other hormones because of a problem in...
Read MoreDiet for Your Pet with Cushing’s Syndrome
As with humans, the health and wellbeing of your pet largely depend on two main factors--diet and exercise. This is even more the case with pets suffering from Cushing’s syndrome.Cushing's...
Read MoreMelatonin- Not the Sleep Hormone people think
The one thing everyone knows about melatonin is that it is the “sleep hormone”. This is wrong. Rather, melatonin is a darkness hormone that tells the body time of day...
Read MoreCushing and Diabetes
Why are Cushing's Dogs (and Stressed out People) Especially Susceptible to Diabetes? The hallmark cause of Cushing’s disease is elevated cortisol levels. Cortisol is the key hormone that the body...
Read MoreAntioxidants
What is an “antioxidant”? Oxidation is a normal chemical process by which an animal’s body gets energy from its diet. However, oxidation also produces byproducts in the form of highly...
Read MoreCushings in Dogs: Treatment Options Overview
There are numerous treatment options to consider for dogs that have been diagnosed with Cushings disease, also known as canine cushings disease and hyperadrenocorticism. These options are conventional medicinal treatments, natural and...
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