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  • Addison’s disease in dogs: How to spot, treat and prevent

    Addison’s disease in dogs: How to spot, treat and prevent

    Definition of the Disease Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is defined as diminished hormone production from the cortex of the adrenal gland. The adrenal cortex can be damaged by hemorrhage, mineralization or infection, among other things. Addison’s is a potentially life-threatening disorder of the endocrine system which cannot be cured but, if caught early, […]