Cushing's disease in dogs
A hormonal disorder where the body produces too much cortisol, the stress hormone. It causes increased thirst, hunger and urination, a pot-bellied appearance, hair loss and thinning skin, and develops gradually over time.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Cushing's disease, including Dachshund. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.2 to 13.2 years.
Cushing's disease in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- metabolic condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Cushing's disease is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Cushing's disease (1), ranked by health score
Related metabolic conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.