Many conditions can lead to excessive thirst or dehydration in your dog, including diabetes, Cushing's disease, cancer, diarrhea, fever, infection, kidney disease, and liver disease, Sometimes, however, it may not be the condition itself causing your dog's excessive thirst, but the medication used to treat it. read more
Usually, a dog can live an active, normal life with medication to treat the condition, though he’ll need it for the rest of his life. Drugs are best for dogs with Cushing’s syndrome caused by the pituitary gland or for those with a tumor on their adrenal gland that can't be removed with surgery. read more
Cushing's disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism and Cushing's syndrome, is an endocrine disorder caused when a dog's adrenal glands produce too much of the cortisol hormone. Cushing's disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism and Cushing's syndrome, is an endocrine disorder caused when a dog's adrenal glands produce too much of the cortisol hormone. read more