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Cushing's Disease: What You Need to Know as a Pet Owner

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Apr 12th 2011

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Cushing's disease is a serious and life-threatening affliction experienced by household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Jess Braun, doctor of veterinary medicine at the Animal Health Center of Hays in Hays, Kan., to get some insights about the condition. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet.

What are the signs that my pet has Cushing's disease?
Most pets with Cushing's disease drink copious amounts of water and urinate excessively. This leads to accidents in the house -- which is usually why they are brought into the vet to begin with. Many pets also exhibit an increase in their appetites. They may look like they are gaining weight because they have a saggy pot belly -- and sometimes the haircoat, and skin itself, becomes thin.

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