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Addison's Disease in Dogs (Hypoadrenocorticism): The Great Pretender
A comprehensive guide to Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) in dogs—why it's called "the great pretender" due to symptoms mimicking many other conditions. Learn about vague episodic signs (lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, collapse), Addisonian crisis as an emergency (hyperkalemia + hyponatremia), diagnosis via Na:K ratio + ACTH stim test, and lifelong treatment with DOCP injections + prednisone replacement.
