Smaller dogs seem to be affected more than larger breeds. It mainly affects dogs 6 years and older although younger dogs and rarely cats can be affected. The other 20% are due to a tumour in the actual adrenal gland producing too many hormones This gland releases excessive amounts of hormones that overstimulate the adrenal gland. Approximately 80% of cushings cases are due to a small functional tumour in the pituitary gland which is located in the brain. The adrenal glands produce a lot of the bodies hormones important for normal bodily function, this includes the bodies natural cortisone and stress hormones suc as adrenalin. Cushings disease or hyperadrenocorticism is caused by overactive adrenal glands.
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