{"id":10086,"date":"2025-01-29T15:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=10086"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:44:58","slug":"common-endocrine-disorders-of-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-endocrine-disorders-of-dogs-and-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Endocrine Disorders of Dogs and Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-4.png\" alt=\"A blue background with a stethoscope.\" class=\"wp-image-10092\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-4-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endocrine disorders occur when your dog\u2019s or cat\u2019s body produces or releases hormones improperly. These imbalances can cause various clinical signs and affect your pet&#8217;s overall health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s an overview of the three most common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, along with tips to help you recognize the signs early and get your pet the care they need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-3.png\" alt=\"A small syringe with a black cat in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-10093\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248856675 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248856675 BCX8\">1. Diabetes Mellitus<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW248856675 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW139432180 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pet-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW139432180 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139432180 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139432180 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139432180 BCX8\"> is caused by:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW139432180 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lack of insulin production from the pancreas (This is known as Type 1 Diabetes in humans \u2013 or \u201c<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">insulin dependent<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d). This is most common in dogs.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insulin resistance in the body, where there is difficulty in utilizing blood sugar (This is known as Type 2 Diabetes in humans \u2013 or \u201c<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">insulin independent<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d). This is most common in cats.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94875671 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94875671 BCX8\">Clinical Signs:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase in thirst and urination<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weight loss despite a good or increased appetite<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238840113 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238840113 BCX8\">Diagnosis:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231212597 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231212597 BCX8\">Bloodwork and a urine sample can reveal elevated levels of glucose, commonly referred to as &#8220;sugar,&#8221; in both the blood and urine.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW231212597 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\">Treatment:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10538373 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10538373 BCX8\">Administration of insulin to allow the body to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10538373 BCX8\">utilize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10538373 BCX8\"> blood sugar, along with specific diets that are high in protein and\/or fiber.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW10538373 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208198115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208198115 BCX8\">Potential Complications: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cataracts or clouding of the lenses in the eye<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21088041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21088041 BCX8\">Urinary Tract Infections<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW21088041 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33689590 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33689590 BCX8\">Nerve changes causing leg weakness (neuropathy)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW33689590 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141773404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141773404 BCX8\">Life-threatening production of ketones leading to acid in the blood known as diabetic ketoacidosis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141773404 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2.png\" alt=\"A yellow radiation symbol that says &quot;Radioactive&quot; underneath and a monitoring device.\" class=\"wp-image-10089\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96974802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96974802 BCX8\">2. Hyperthyroidism<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96974802 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW34788173 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/hyperthyroidism-in-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW34788173 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Hyperthyroidism<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\">often <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\">caused<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\"> by a benign growth (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW34788173 BCX8\">ie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\">: adenoma) of the thyroid gland in the neck that overproduces thyroid hormone. This disease is most common in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\">cats and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\"> can occur secondary to thyroid cancers in dogs or ingestion of excessive thyroid<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34788173 BCX8\"> tissue in raw diets.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34788173 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94875671 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94875671 BCX8\">Clinical Signs:<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weight loss despite increased appetite<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased vocalization<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased thirst and urination<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rough hair coat<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Muscle wasting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\">Diagnosis:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65965554 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65965554 BCX8\">Blood <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65965554 BCX8\">testing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65965554 BCX8\">that<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65965554 BCX8\">indicates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65965554 BCX8\"> elevated thyroid hormone production.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW65965554 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\">Treatment:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Administration of radioactive iodine (known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/internal-medicine\/treatment-for-cats-with-hyperthyroid-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">I-131 Therapy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). This radioactive substance is absorbed by the thyroid gland and destroys the overproducing tissue.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Administration of daily medications (ie: methimazole) that block the production of thyroid hormone.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feeding of prescription diets that are limited in iodine, an essential nutrient for thyroid production &#8211; thus decreasing thyroid hormone production.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Surgical removal of the thyroid gland.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208198115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208198115 BCX8\">Potential Complications:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elevated blood pressure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213191149 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213191149 BCX8\">Heart disease and heart failure<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW213191149 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\">A \u201ct<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\">hyroid storm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\">&#8211; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\">a rare but life-threatening medical emergency caused by an extreme overactivity of the thyroid gland that results in dangerously <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\">high levels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116945912 BCX8\"> of thyroid hormones in the body<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116945912 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-3.png\" alt=\"A blue background with the words &quot;Cushing's Disease&quot; in white with a stethoscope wrapped around the words.\" class=\"wp-image-10090\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW141079035 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141079035 BCX8\">Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing\u2019s Disease)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141079035 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47540284 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47540284 BCX8\">This disease is most common in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47540284 BCX8\">dogs but<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47540284 BCX8\"> can occur rarely in cats.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW47540284 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>Hyperadrenocorticism, also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/cushings-disease-in-dogs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cushing\u2019s Disease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is caused by overproduction of stress hormone (i.e. cortisol) either from:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A tumor of the adrenal gland in the abdomen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An enlargement of the pituitary gland in the brain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94875671 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94875671 BCX8\">Clinical Signs:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased Appetite<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased thirst and urination<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hair loss<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Potbellied appearance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Muscle wasting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238840113 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238840113 BCX8\">Diagnosis:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hormone blood testing indicating an elevation in cortisol.\u00a0 Additional diagnostics may include abdominal ultrasound or MRI imaging of the brain\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60346313 BCX8\">Treatment:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Administration of medications that block cortisol production or destroy the adrenal gland<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surgical removal of the adrenal gland<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Radiation therapy of the brain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208198115 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208198115 BCX8\">Potential Complications:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW208198115 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elevated blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blood clot formation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urinary tract infections<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skin disorders<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disease of the gallbladder known as gallbladder mucocele <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-2.png\" alt=\"A sick dog lying head on the shoulder of a vet tech wearing blue scrubs.\" class=\"wp-image-10091\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW165552470 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165552470 BCX8\">If you have any questions or concerns about your pet\u2019s health, talk to your family veterinarian. In some cases, your veterinarian may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165552470 BCX8\">elect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165552470 BCX8\"> to refer you to a board-certified veterinary internist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165552470 BCX8\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW165552470 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67738161 BCX8\">Learn more about our Internal Medicine Service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/internal-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67738161 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>More Reading:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pet-diabetes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pet Diabetes<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/internal-medicine\/treatment-for-cats-with-hyperthyroid-disease\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treatment for Cats with Hyperthyroid Disease<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/hyperthyroidism-in-cats\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hyperthyroidism in Cats<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/cushings-disease-in-dogs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cushing\u2019s Disease in Dogs<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BLOG-Author-Block-15.png\" alt=\"Corie Fitschen, DVM, DACVIM, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, veterinary internist, board-certified veterinarian, Twin Cities specialty vet, Internal Medicine\" class=\"wp-image-8450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BLOG-Author-Block-15.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BLOG-Author-Block-15-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" class=\"wp-image-7548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW94875671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=386676318025911953\" width=\"345\" height=\"618\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endocrine disorders occur when your dog\u2019s or cat\u2019s body produces or releases hormones improperly. These imbalances can cause various clinical signs and affect your pet&#8217;s overall health.&nbsp; Here\u2019s an overview of the three most common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, along with tips to help you recognize the signs early and get your pet [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10088,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[17,261,2145,926,83,2206,2207,678,2208,1850,610,1851,611,1852],"class_list":["post-10086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-animal-emergency-referral-center-of-minnesota","tag-cat-health","tag-cushings-disease","tag-diabetes-in-pets","tag-dog-health","tag-endocrine-disorders","tag-hyperadrenocorticism","tag-hyperthyroid-cat","tag-hyperythroidism","tag-i-131","tag-internal-medicine-service","tag-minnesota-veterinary-internist","tag-pet-diabetes","tag-twin-cities-veterinary-internist"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Common Endocrine Disorders of Dogs and Cats<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dr. Fitschen explores three common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, covering symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-endocrine-disorders-of-dogs-and-cats\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Common Endocrine Disorders of Dogs and Cats\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dr. Fitschen explores three common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, covering symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-endocrine-disorders-of-dogs-and-cats\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Animal Emergency &amp; 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