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08, 2024
Cushing’s Disease in Cats: Cause, Signs & Treatment Options
Introduction Cushing's Disease (also known as hyperadrenocorticism- (Cushing's is easier to pronounce, so stick with that word) results when the adrenal glands secrete an excess amount of cortisone. It is named Cushing's because that is the name of the doctor that discovered this disease. This is a rare disease in cats as opposed to dogs, so this page will emphasize dogs and how it compares to cats. It is a very complex disease, and if you want to read about all of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology about this disease, and treatment, then follow this link- This disease is the
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08, 2024
Skin Conditions
Some of the more common skin conditions we see in dogs and cats at the Long Beach Animal Hospital. Allergic Dermatitis Cushings (Hyperadrenocorticism) Demodectic Mange Hypothyroidism Lick Granuloma Ringworm Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)
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07, 2024
Hypothyroidism
Introduction The most common hormone problem encountered in dogs is hypothyroidism. It results when the thyroid gland does not secrete an adequate quantity of thyroid hormone called thyroxine. Many internal organs are affected, and the resulting problem depends on which organs are most affected. Cats do not get this problem, but get an opposite problem called hyperthyroidism. Their problem involves excess thyroxine and its effect on the internal organs. What is Hypothyroidism? This is a disease where the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine. Anatomy The thyroid gland is a small gland located at the
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12, 2020
Lick Granuloma
Introduction A very frustrating skin disease found mostly in dogs is called acral lick dermatitis (ALD), commonly know as a lick granuloma. Dogs with this disease lick incessantly, causing chronic skin lesions of the limbs. Many aspects of ALD are similar to allergic dermatitis in general. This page will give you an opportunity to link to the aspects of the allergic dermatitis page that also apply to ALD. What is a Lick Granuloma? This skin lesion is an area of discrete excoriation, hair loss, thickened skin, and inflammation of the skin. Pathophysiology Constant licking leads to hair loss and irritation of