Addison's Disease
Also called adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenocorticism, Addison's disease is a disorder resulting in the production of too little cortisol and aldosterone.
What is it??
Addison's disease is a condition that affects the adrenal glands, which are located just above the kidneys.
What's it From??
Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands aren't able to produce enough hormones.
Additional info?
The most common cause of Addison's disease in dogs is an immune-mediated attack on the adrenal glands.
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