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Canine Hypoadrenocorticism - Addison’s Disease
www.markusrick.comCanine Hypoadrenocorticism - Addison’s Disease Markus Rick, Med. Vet. Endocrine Diagnostic Section . Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal
The Standard In Canine Hypoadrenocorticism Therapy
canineaddisonsinfo.comCanine Addison’s Disease (hypoadrenocorticism) has always been extremely difficult to diagnose. Its symptoms are so often confused with those of other conditions that it is known as “The Great Pretender.” Because Canine Addison’s Disease is so under-diagnosed, it is believed to have a low preva-lence.
ACTH Stimulation Test - IDEXX
www.idexx.esCushing’s syndrome or Addison’s disease Draw 1-hour cortisol (Cortrosyn®) or 2-hour cortisol (ACTH gel). Perform an ACTH stimulation test with Cortrosyn® IV* 5 µg/kg or ACTH gel 1 IU/lb IM-max 40 IU. Equivocal, Normal Cushing’s possible If both results are <2 µg/dL, results are consistent with hypoadrenocorticism Inconclusive Pre- and ...
tear-out Julia Bates Interview - AddisonDogs
addisondogs.comhypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s dis-ease) at MSU were typically treated with 1 mL (25 mg) per dog per month. As residents, sometimes we would be nervous about that low of a starting dose, especially in a very large breed dog and may have given a higher dose such as 2 mL (50 mg) per dog. Retrospectively, I …