Cushing's Disease, Canine - contd.
The exact cause of Cushing's disease is not known, and there is no way of preventing the disease from developing. Since similar signs can occur in dogs that are treated for long periods of time with high doses of cortisone, this treatment should be avoided wherever possible. In these dogs with so-called "iatrogenic Cushing's disease," the signs should resolve as the cortisone dose is tapered.
