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Cushing's syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism)
Chronically high cortisol — common in senior dogs: symmetrical hair loss + increased drinking + pot-belly.
🔍 Related symptoms
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✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Log water intake (ml/kg/day)
- ✓Get endocrine screening at the vet
- ✓Never give human steroid medications
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Increased drinking + symmetrical hair loss together
- ⚠Signs appearing while on steroid medication
🐾 Predisposed breeds
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