The adrenal gland of a dog can either underperform or overperform hormonally. The underperformance is called Addison's disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism. The opposite problem, characterized ...

When Obi—a Yorkshire Terrier—began behaving strangely, his humans were immediately concerned. Over two weeks, Obi started ...

Canine hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) is a common endocrine disorder caused by chronic excessive cortisol production. About 80-85% of cases are pituitary-dependent (PDH), while 15-20% are ...

Your two adrenal glands sit on top of each of your kidneys. While small in size, your adrenal glands are responsible for numerous hormone-related functions in your body. The adrenal glands are part of ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

You may have heard of so-called 'adrenal fatigue,' supposedly caused by ongoing emotional stress. Or you might have come across adrenal support supplements sold online to treat it. But if someone ...