There are infinite diseases that can affect dogs, many tend to be similar to those of humans, many are even the same. But in other cases they do not look alike for what it is important to be aware of most of them, to prevent our pet from being affected by any.
Next we will tell you a little about one disease that usually develops in dogsYes, but it is not well known by many, so the owners confuse it with another and do not attend a specialist to perform the necessary tests, this being a simple disease which over time can become serious.
Addison's disease or hypoadrenocorticism
La Addison's disease which is also called hypoadrenocorticismor, it is a disorder that appears thanks to a failure in the production of hormones in the suprarenal gland, which can affect dogs.
This is a rare disorder and is often thought to be a genetic disease which develops in some breeds of dogs.
Commonly affects young dogs and normally to females, male dogs that are neutered develop this condition much faster than those that are not. In this condition there is a deficiency in various hormones, like mineratocorticoids and glucocorticoids, the first hormone being called cortisol, which is responsible for regulating stress and properly maintaining blood sugar.
Also aldosterone, which takes care of the correct functioning of water, potassium and sodium.
Symptoms of Addison's disease
Symptoms of this condition can vary from dog to dog, but there are symptoms that often recur and among the most common are poor appetite, weakness, diarrhea, weight loss, thirst and lethargy, since begins to have a low body temperature, tremors, collapse and low blood pressure.
This is a condition you may have symptoms similar to other diseases which makes its diagnosis difficult. That is why tests are needed to corroborate the existence of this disease, also to set aside other diseases that have very similar symptoms.
Among the tests that can be performed we find a blood test, a physical exam, stimulation test, urine test, a blood count, an abdominal ultrasound, and an abdominal X-ray.
Treatment of this disorder It will depend on the animal and the symptoms it hasThe most common treatment is usually intravenous fluid therapy.
Medications for Addison's disease
There is no injection or medicine to prevent this condition, but if the animal is taking a steroid medication, it is important to verify that it is not exceeding the dose, if this occurs this disease may appear.
Treatment of this condition has to be individual because this disease has different symptoms and complications. Mineratocorticoids and oral horinef can be used to control this condition.
Remember the treatment will depend on the animal and if the disease is acute with severe symptoms and if it is a disease that does not last long. For acute disease, treatment can include a series of therapies that will depend on some fluids that will be applied through an intravenous means.
It is important help your pet, taking it to the vet as long as it behaves abnormally. It is recommended to be attentive to the body temperature of the dog, since all diseases have this manifestation so when it exists it is because something is wrong with the little furry's health.
Dogs They are very delicate although they may not seem like it, so we must take care of them as if they were a child, so it is important watch out for all canine diseases and in case of any symptoms, turn to a specialist, since the best treatment is prevention.