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.
The most common symptoms include: 1  Excessive thirst â dogs with Cushings disease tend to drink a lot of water, 2  Excess urination â sometimes itâs first noticed when they begin urinating indoors, 3  Hair loss and bald patches â these begin to appear on the dogâs coat, and.