The canine thyroid is very similar to the human thyroid. It can present itself as many other diseases and health issues. So sometimes pinpointing a dog thyroid problem can be quite difficult unless you know the symptoms and what to look for. Now the thyroid gland has 10 different functions and those are:

• Muscle
• Reproductive
• Skeletal
• Endocrine
• Respiratory
• Digestive
• Nervous
• Circulatory
• Integumentary
• Excretory

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Canine cushings disease, most likely will occur in animals that are older. Some of the dog symptoms of this are just like they appear when your beloved friend hits older age. They will gain weight, will not be able to control their bladder as well, and hair loss will be noticeable.

What is canine cushings disease?

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Here is a video of a dog that is going through cushings disease and the owner is blaming the cause on commercial dog food!