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Addison’s Disease [offsite link]
What is Addison’s disease + information about a variety of means of treament such as conventional medications, alternative therapies, diet and exercise. AddisonDogs.com works to educate and support the companion animal community about Addison’s disease in dogs.

Cushing´s Disease [offsite link]
Cushing´s is caused by a hyperactive adrenal gland that pumps too many steroids and other hormones into the bloodstream. It can also be caused by a growth (tumor) in the adrenal gland or the pituitary gland. Most dogs with Cushing´s disease are at least six years old, but the disease can also occur in younger dogs

Cushing´s Disease: A Threat to Older Dogs [offsite link]
The adrenal glands secrete excess cortisol due to either a tumor in the pituitary gland of the brain or a tumor in the adrenal glands themselves. The tumor results in the production of large amounts of cortisol in excess of what the body needs. This condition is called Cushing´s disease.

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