There are often long waiting periods for available accommodations. Planning ahead also can make the transition of moving into a nursing home much easier. Talk with your family and caregivers about what services you will need.
stools) o Cushingâs Syndrome: refers to signs and symptoms associated with excess cortisol in the body, regardless of the cause; caused by long-term use of glucocorticoids to treat other conditions, such as asthma or rheumatoid arthritis
Cushing's Disease (or syndrome) occurs when the adrenal glands produce excess amounts of cortisol, also known as cortisone. Cushing's is also known as hyperadrenocorticism. Hyper = above normal; adreno = relating to the adrenal glands; corticism = relating to the cortex & cortisol production. So, Cushings is a disease of elevated cortisol production by the adrenal cortex. Cushing's is much more common in dogs than in cats, so this page focuses on Cushings in dogs. Dogs have two adrenal glands, which are are small pea-sized glands located next to the kidneys.