Cushings disease in dogs

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🐶 Key Signs That Commonly Point Toward Cushing’s Disease

💧 Increased thirst and urination

- One of the most consistent signs

- Dogs may empty the water bowl more often and need to urinate overnight

😋 Increased appetite

- Often described as “ravenous” or “always hungry”

💤 Lethargy and reduced stamina

- Dogs tire more easily or seem less keen on walks

🐾 Changes in body shape

- Pot‑bellied appearance due to muscle weakness and enlarged liver

- Muscle wasting along the spine and limbs

🧥 Skin and coat changes

- Thinning coat or symmetrical hair loss

- Thin, fragile skin

- Slow regrowth after clipping

- Recurrent skin infections

😨 Panting

- Excessive panting even at rest or in cool environments

🧬 Other possible signs

- Recurrent urinary tract infections

- Calcinosis cutis (firm, chalky plaques in the skin)

- High blood pressure

- Behavioural changes (restlessness, irritability)

🩺 Why these signs matter

Cushing’s develops slowly, so owners often think their dog is “just getting older.” The pattern of PU/PD + increased appetite + pot belly + coat changes is especially suggestive.

If you’re seeing these signs in a dog, a vet typically confirms suspicion with:

- Blood tests (screening and endocrine tests)

- Urine tests

- Abdominal ultrasound

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