In the first few weeks of pregnancy, the amount of hCG in the urine gets higher very quicklyâit doubles every 2 to 3 days. There are two basic types of home pregnancy tests. The most common types of home pregnancy tests use a test strip or dipstick that you hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. An area on the end of the dipstick or test strip changes color if hCG is present, meaning you are pregnant. A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device.
Modern sled dogs must also possess good fur, with an undercoat that insulates them from the cold temperatures where they live and run and an overcoat (also called a âguard hair coatâ) that prevents the build-up of ice and snow in windy and cold conditions.
Read more to learn the causes, symptoms and treatment options for dogs with Cushing's Disease. Treatment Options Medications: Dogs with Cushingâs disease caused by a tumor in their pituitary glands are generally treated with either mitotane (also called Lysodren) or trilostane. Surgery: Cushingâs disease that is caused by a tumor in the adrenal gland is best treated by surgically removing the tumor.