Directory of Cushing's Syndrome Resources

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Cushing’s syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism) is a condition in which there is an excess of cortisol. It may be caused by drugs, such as prednisone, or by an excess of the body’s own cortisol, caused by a pituitary or adrenal tumor.

Resources in This Category

• Dog Owner's Guide: Cushing's Disease

  http://www.canismajor.com/dog/cushings.html
  Article by Norma Bennett Woolf, which includes common drug therapies.

• Merck Veterinary Manual: Hyperadrenocorticism

  http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/40203.htm
  Includes etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Pet Owner's Crash Course in Canine Cushing's Disease

  http://www.kateconnick.com/library/cushingsdisease.html
  Includes causes, diagnostic tests, the pros and cons of various treatments, and links to references.

• Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome

  http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=635&EVetID=3002275
  Dr Wendy C. Brooks DVM, DABVP provides the signs and symptoms owners may notice when their pet suffers from this condition, also known as hyperadrenocorticism.

• Vetinfo: Cushing's Disease in Dogs

  http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/decushings.html
  Article by Michael Richards, DVM, with description, diagnosis, treatment, and answers to readers' questions.

 

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