Lynn RC, Feldman EC, Nelson RW, Peterson ME, the DOCP study group: Efficacy of microcrystalline desoxycorticosterone pivalate for treatment of
hypoadrenocorticism in dogs.
Often, animals with
secondary hypoadrenocorticism due to glucocorticoid therapy will recover normal adrenal function if given a tapering course of glucocorticoids.
Addison's Disease Dr. David Deresz Addison's Disease, also known
as hypoadrenocorticism, is an endocrine disorder usually seen in younger dogs, typically under 2 - 3 years of age.
Addison's disease, also
called hypoadrenocorticism or adrenocortical insufficiency, is an endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands can not produce sufficient hormones for normal function in your pet.
The most important aspect of treatment
for hypoadrenocorticism is replacing the missing mineralocorticoids hormones.
I am going to tell you some things
about hypoadrenocorticism — it is a long word for a comparatively simple, but very serious, disease.
Under active adrenal glands (Addison's disease
= hypoadrenocorticism) can also cause your pet's urine to be too dilute.
Standard Poodles of any age, with typical electrolyte changes and ACTH stimulation test results that document the presence of Addison's disease (
typical hypoadrenocorticism)
Overview Hypoadrenocorticism is a disorder caused by a deficiency of two hormones called cortisol (a stress hormone) and aldosterone (a hormone which regulates the sodium and potassium level... Read more
When hypoadrenocorticism occurs, it usually affects young to middle aged female dogs, although any dog at any age can be affected.
See GENETICS: Inherited Endocrine System for the following disorders: Canine Diabetes Mellitus Hyperadrenocorticism &
Hypoadrenocorticism Pituitary Dwarfism
Greco D, Peterson ME:
Feline Hypoadrenocorticism, In: Kirk RW (ed): Current Veterinary Therapy X. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Co., pp 1042 - 1045, 1989
Purpose: Addison's Disease or
Hypoadrenocorticism is a deficiency in the secretion of both glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids from the adrenal cortex.
The common endocrine disorders found in cats and dogs include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, Addison's disease (
hypoadrenocorticism) and Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism).
11:30 am Kent Refsal / Markus Rick An update on the measurement of 21 - hydroxylase antibodies in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism
Addison's Disease, or
hypoadrenocorticism, which causes a lack of adrenal hormones and can be confused for other diseases.
Addison's disease (
hypoadrenocorticism) is a chronic disease.
Hypoadrenocorticism: a disease where autoimmune or other causes of destruction of the adrenal glands produces a deficiency of corticosteroids.
It is probably not rare to have a need of anesthetizing small animal patients with common endocrine diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism and
hypoadrenocorticism.
Addison's disease (
hypoadrenocorticism): a disease characterized by inadequate secretion of cortisone from the adrenal glands.
Patients with obvious abnormalities (B) suffering from systemic disorders with secondary diarrhea (B1a), such as hepatic failure, renal failure,
hypoadrenocorticism, and EPI (B1b), should be identified before starting trial therapies.
More severe signs occur when a dog with
hypoadrenocorticism is stressed or when potassium levels get high enough to interfere with heart function.