Cushings Disease Symptoms in dogs
The following are common Cushings Disease Symptoms in dogs
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Tests for Diagnosing Cushings Disease in Dogs
To diagnose Cushing’s disease in dogs, your veterinarian will discuss with you symptoms that you have noticed and perform a complete physical exam looking for specific physical attributes like a distended belly which is related to the disease. They will then run a CBC (Complete blood profile), Serum Biochemistry Profile and probably test a stool sample and urine specimen.
An inexpensive test to help rule out Cushings Disease
For a full-blown diagnosis, it could run you upwards of $1,500. Or, there is a more cost-effective way to mostly rule out Cushing’s Disease. It is a simple urine test called the urine cortisol to creatinine ratio test, or the UCC. A fresh urine specimen is taken in the morning and can determine if your dog is excreting an abnormally high amount of cortisol in his urine. Dogs that have cortisol within the normal range do not have typical Cushing’s Disease. To learn more about Testing for Cushings Disease in Dogs please review our detailed page showing the different tests.
If there is any evidence of the disease the Veterinarian will request the following further testing;
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