Thanks for the great information. The vet said it was not inheritable but YorkieChick1 did your vet say the daughter got it from her mom?
Krissy is only three so that is why the vet is not sure until the test comes back. Normally it happens in older dogs.
Her symptoms are just like the condition says:
What are the clinical signs?
The most common clinical signs associated with Cushing's Disease are a tremendous increase in appetite, water consumption, and urination. Lethargy, or lack of activity, and a poor hair coat are also common. Many of these dogs develop a bloated appearance to their abdomen due to an increase of fat within the abdominal organs and a stretching of the abdominal wall as the organs get heavier. The pot-bellied appearance also develops because the muscles of the abdominal wall become weaker. Panting is another common finding with this disease.
This is exactly what Krissy has + the fainting. |