Addison's Disease in Dogs

Modified on Feb 27, 2023

Canine Addison's Disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency, occurs when your pet's body doesn't produce enough cortisol from the adrenal glands, and as a result the body's electrolyte balance is unable to maintain itself. Addison's disease can be caused by damage to the adrenal glands, but oftentimes it is a genetic disease that can onset with other autoimmune disorders affecting dog health.

Symptoms of Addison's disease can include vomiting, diarrhea, low energy, loss of appetite, shaking, muscle fatigue, low body temperature, low heart rate, pain in the legs, and hypoglycemia. Addison's disease appears similar to seizure and metabolic disorders, and sometimes symptoms do not appear until the adrenals are practically non-functional.

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This page is for user submitted home and natural remedies for Addison's disease in dogs. Right now we are actively interested in discovering natural cures for our puppies suffering from this disorder, but currently have very little information. If you know of a remedy for dogs with Addison's disease, please let us know here.

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