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Addisonâs disease most commonly affects female dogs around four or five years old. This condition is typically caused by injury to the adrenal glandsâ tissue from infection, hemorrhaging, or autoimmune disorders. If your pet is coming off of steroid treatment, the steroid withdrawal may also be causing an imbalance.
Addisonâs disease is a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Addisonâs disease is caused by an autoimmune response, in which the bodyâs immune system assaults its own organs and tissues. Treatment includes hormones similar to those made by the adrenal glands.