Minimally invasive techniques were historically used for diagnosis only. But technology advances have allowed us to improve the treatment of spine disorders using the same techniques for surgery, says Nimesh H. Patel, MD, a neurosurgeon at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute in Dallas.
Cushings Disease in Dogs. Cushings disease in dogs is the third most common disease and the most common hormone related condition in dogs. It is the result of excess Cortisol in the animalâs body. Cortisol, or hydrocortisone as it is known scientifically, is a steroid hormone that the body uses to deal with stress.
Symptoms of Cushing's Disease. Cushingâs occurs most commonly in older animals and can mimic the so-called ânormalâ signs of aging. Owners of affected dogs may observe one or more of the following signs of the disease: Increased thirst and water intake (polydispsia) Increased urine output (polyuria) Inappropriate elimination (urinating in the house or other unusual places) Increased appetite and food intake (polyphasia; often ravenous)