Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis & Treatment With Dr. Forrest Cummings | Vet Candy

Addison’s disease in dogs can be one of veterinary medicine’s most difficult diagnoses because the clinical signs often mimic other diseases. In this Vet Candy clinical review, veterinary internal medicine specialist Dr. Forrest Cummings breaks down canine hypoadrenocorticism, from diagnosis to emergency treatment and long-term management. Whether you're a veterinarian, vet student preparing for the NAVLE, or new graduate, this video will help you recognize the clues that should make Addison’s disease move higher on your differential list. In this video, you'll learn: • Why Addison’s disease is called the great pretender • Common clinical signs and laboratory abnormalities • How sodium and potassium abnormalities can provide important clues • How the ACTH stimulation test confirms the diagnosis • How to recognize and manage an Addisonian crisis • Long-term management with DOCP, glucocorticoids, and fludrocortisone • Why atypical Addison’s disease can be especially difficult to recognize • Important client education and long-term monitoring considerations Addison’s disease may cause vague, waxing and waning signs including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss, and weakness. In severe cases, dogs can present in shock with potentially life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities. Recognizing the pattern early can make all the difference. Veterinary Clinical Education from Vet Candy Vet Candy delivers practical veterinary education covering internal medicine, endocrinology, emergency medicine, surgery, pharmacology, NAVLE prep, and more. 🌐 Explore more veterinary education: https://www.myvetcandy.com ✅ Join Vet Candy: https://www.myvetcandy.com/join 🔥 Instagram:   / myvetcandy   🔥 Facebook:   / myvetcandy   LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Subscribe for more veterinary internal medicine, canine endocrinology, clinical case reviews, NAVLE prep, and practical veterinary education. Thanks for watching Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Addisonian Crisis & Treatment with Dr. Forrest Cummings. #AddisonsDisease #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryEndocrinology