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My 1 year old GSP lost 10 lbs over the past week and she was just diagnosed with Addison's Disease. Anyone have a dog that has/had this disease. What challenges does she face?

Thanks

Addison's Disease is the opposite Cushing's Disease and most people familiar with Addison's are so because the veterinary industry often puts dogs in an overdose treatment to break the cushing's and convert it to Addison's simply because for them, it is easier to treat.

Addison's requires 4-6 weekly visits and blood work to test electrolytes with corresponding injections to balance.

Addison dogs have this for live and have to be monitored closely for symptoms and prevented from being exposed to stress.

Depending on the amount blood work, the cost is roughly $200-300 per visit. We had the perfect dog so paid this for the last 2.5 years of her 12.5 years with us.

Hope this helps.
John

Thanks for the information. Just hoping she can hunt again without the stress affecting her

My dog was a king of the hill female and she was very socialized and never really had any stress issues. the demeanor of the dog is important as well as the cost if you can manage it.

A good dog is priceless. I wish you the very best with it.

My sis in-law has it, has to take prednisone, or she will die, she dropped to about 90 lbs before they got it figured out.
Apparently the adrenal glands quit working, and they are part of the old adrenaline fight or flight mechanism.
Did not know dogs suffered from it as well.