Cushing's Disease in Dogs

Cushing's disease involves excessive exposure to adrenal hormones. Pituitary or adrenal disease and prolonged steroid use are possible causes, so determining the cause matters for treatment.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.