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This lovely big boy was found wandering lost in Alquena. He had a very bad limp and was finding it hard to put weight on his back legs and he was also panting excessively. He was taken to the vets where they took xrays and blood tests. He was diagnosed with very bad arthritis in his knee and hips and later further tests identified he has Cushing Disease.


Cushing's Disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is a serious health condition in dogs that occurs when the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol (cortisone) in the animal's body. This is what has caused his excessive panting, increased thirst and also an increased appetite.


Bear is now on medication which will need monitored regularly to determine the correct dosage and then a few times a year to check his blood levels. Bear also has arthritis and has pain relief for this too and has monthly vet checks. His arthritis makes steps and stairs more difficult for him to naviagate. Although he still loves a short walk every day (when it is cooler).


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Este adorable grandullón fue encontrado vagando perdido por Alquena. Cojeaba mucho y le costaba cargar peso en las patas traseras, además de jadear en exceso. Lo llevaron al veterinario, donde le hicieron radiografías y análisis de sangre. Le diagnosticaron una artritis muy grave en la rodilla y la cadera y, más tarde, otras pruebas revelaron que padecía la enfermedad de Cushing.


La enfermedad de Cushing (hiperadrenocorticismo) es un trastorno grave de la salud de los perros que se produce cuando las glándulas suprarrenales producen cortisol (cortisona) en exceso en el organismo del animal. Esto es lo que le ha causado el jadeo excesivo, el aumento de la sed y también el aumento del apetito.


Bear toma ahora medicación que deberá controlarse periódicamente para determinar la dosis correcta y, posteriormente, varias veces al año para comprobar sus niveles en sangre. Bear también padece artritis, por lo que recibe analgésicos y se somete a revisiones veterinarias mensuales. Su artritis le dificulta subir escalones y escaleras. Aunque le encanta dar un paseo diario (cuando hace fresco).

Bear

Bear

Sex:

Born:

Chipped:

M

16/03/13

Yes/Si

Breed:

GSD/Pastor Aleman

Size:

Large
Grande

Vaccinated:

Yes/Si

Castrated:

Yes/Si

Tested with cats:

Yes

Character:

Good with dogs and cats, very loving Bueno con perros y gatos, muy cariñoso

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