3. Addison’s Disease

Addison’s disease is the exact opposite of Cushing’s or hyperadrenocorticism. Cushing’s is an illness which forces the dog’s body to produce too much aldosterone or cortisol.

Addison’s hits the body when it doesn’t produce enough of the previously mentioned hormones. What is causing it? Failure of the adrenal glands, an autoimmune disease, trauma, cancer or taking too much of Cushing’s treatment.

The symptoms are vague and you can’t tell the diagnosis from them. What can happen to your pet is: the body becomes too weak, has extreme digestive issues and collapses.

How can you treat it? With the help of the medication your vet has prescribed you.