What are symptoms of Cushing's disease in dogs?
Stevie Swaniawski
2025-07-04 09:20:27
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Hair loss can be common in dogs with Cushing’s and you may find that your dog is losing their fur along both sides of their body, over their belly and / or along their tail. For some dogs this hair loss can be extreme, leaving them only with fur over their head and feet. Yet for other dogs it may more subtle – with signs such as having a dull coat, hair not growing back after being clipped or blackhead formation in the armpits or groin. In dogs with Cushing’s this cycle slows down, or stops completely, meaning hair that falls out fails to regrow. Skin can also become thinner as a result of excessive cortisol and when this is combined with a reduction in the function of the immune system then recurrent skin infections can also become a problem.
Orie Nader
2025-06-27 04:19:39
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The most common symptoms of Cushing’s disease seen in dogs include: Increased appetite
Excessive thirst or drinking
Thinning of the skin
Hair loss
Frequent urination
Muscle weakness
Enlarged abdomen, potbellied appearance
Panting
Lethargy
If your dog has Cushing’s disease you will see at least one of these symptoms, however it is uncommon for all of these symptoms to be present.
Dogs with Cushing’s disease have an increased risk of diabetes, kidney damage, blood clots, and high blood pressure.
Felton Labadie
2025-06-27 01:40:26
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Your nine-year old dog has been drinking a lot more lately and eating everything in sight. Plus, he's losing hair and has a pot-bellied appearance. Symptoms in dogs include increased thirst increased urination increased appetite reduced activity excessive panting thin or fragile skin hair loss recurrent skin infections enlargement of the abdomen, resulting in a "pot-bellied" appearance. Cushing's disease typically occurs in middle-aged to older dogs. The disease develops slowly and the early signs are not always noticed. But too much cortisol weakens the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to other diseases and infections.