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.
However, the condition can be treated--and many of the symptoms it causes eliminated--with various types of medications and therapies. The average age at which a dog is diagnosed with Cushing's Disease is 10 years. There is some evidence to suggest female pets are more prone to the disease than males, however, that is disputed among veterinarians. Spayed/neutered pets may be slightly more at risk.