Endocrine

Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease)

Emergency

Also known as: addison's disease; addisons; addison's

EMERGENCY. This condition can be life-threatening. Take your dog to a veterinarian immediately. See the Emergency & first aid chapter for triage.

Overview

insufficient cortisol. Standard Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog. Signs: episodic vomiting, weakness, sudden collapse. EMERGENCY in Addisonian crisis.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.
Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

Bearded Collie — a Herding (AKC) breed

Bearded Collie

Scotland
Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever × Poodle) — a Hybrid — not recognised as breed breed

Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever × Poodle)

United States, 1990s
Labradoodle (Labrador × Poodle) — a Hybrid — not recognised as breed by AKC / KC breed

Labradoodle (Labrador × Poodle)

Australia, 1980s (originally for allergen-friendly
Poodle (Standard / Miniature / Toy) — a Non-sporting (Standard) / Toy breed

Poodle (Standard / Miniature / Toy)

Germany, refined in France
Portuguese Water Dog — a Working (AKC) breed

Portuguese Water Dog

Portugal
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier — a Terrier (AKC) breed

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Ireland
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