Canine Cushings Disease

Have you noticed increased thirst in your dog? Frequent urination? What about his appetite? Is he eating more and more, but getting weaker and weaker?

These are just a few of the symptoms of Cushing’s Disease in dogs. Untreated, dogs with Cushings can develop calcified skin bumps, obesity, and be subject to excessive infections. Canine Cushings is not something your best friend wants to go through. But there are options for you and best bud.

What is Canine Cushings Disease and what are the causes?

Canine Cushines Disease is a condition characterized by an increase in glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal glands. About 85 percent of cases are caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, while 15 percent are caused by an adrenal tumor. Untreated, Canine Cushings can lead to canine diabetes, heart disease and problems with your dog’s nervous system.

Unfortunately, Cushings Disease is not something that the dog or the dog owner can prevent with proper health care and exercise. The disease is caused in most cases by a benign tumor of the adrenal gland. This causes the gland to secrete an overabundance of cortisol in your dog’s system.

Natural treatment for Canine Cushings Disease

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Symptoms of Cushings Disease In Dogs

• An enlarged abdomen
• Muscle Weakness, Thinning hair
• A “skull-like” appearance of the head
• Hyperpigmentation of the skin

Behaviorally, Cushings Disease may be indicated if your dog:

• Is lethargic all the time
• Pants incessantly
• Decreased interest in spending time with owner

Conventional Treatments

If your best friend is diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease, your vet will likely prescribe Lysodren. Lysodren works by destroying the outer layer of the adrenal glands. This limits the glands ability to produce cortisol. In the more severe cases, surgery may even be required. But there are also natural remedies available.

How can Natural Treatments Help your dog with Cushing's Disease?

• Dandelion - is well-known as a tonic for the liver, kidneys and adrenal glands and will help to normalize adrenal functioning. 
• Burdock - is a cleansing and eliminating herb and is excellent at detoxifying the tissues and removing unwanted substances from the body.
• Finally, any natural remedy should include Arsenicum (for treating excessive thirst), Hepar Sulph (healing irritated skin), and Sulphur (improves the overall condition of the skin).

Cushing's Disease can be managed so that your dog has a good quality of life. For more detailed information on Cushing’s Disease, visit, PetEducation.com.

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