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	Info on Cushings Disease, Please Q: Good afternoon Please could you e-mail me information on Cushions disease also information on Cosequin Many Thanks

A: Cushings disease is caused by the excess production of steroid hormones by the adrenal gland, as a result of either a brain (pituitary) tumour, or an adrenal tumour. In some cases a similar syndrome is seen in animals given high doses of steroids for prolonged periods of time. Treatment usually involves chemotherapy to reduce the functional adrenal tissue. Surgery may be indicated in some cases, to remove the adrenal or pituitary, however this is specialised surgery and is usually only undertaken by referral centres. Symptoms include, thin skin, pot-bellied appearance, drinking and urinating excessively, weight gain, alopecia, lethargy. Info on cosequin to follow!! Sarah Mark MRCVS (Vet for PetPlanet)

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