Can we show some love for my dog with Addison’s disease! Trying to spread awareness, ask questions!

Addison’s disease is caused by insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal glands. It’s very difficult to diagnose a dog with Addison’s disease because the symptoms are so vague. They describe waxing and waning symptoms like chronic fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. Addisonian crisis is when they have a severe sudden collapse due to shock, low blood pressure or low blood sugar, that’s what happened to my dog but he’s treated with a monthly injection and daily steroid pill.

I don’t want to scare anyone but spread awareness since it’s so rare and the symptoms seem are common in many diseases. I believe my ER vet said she gets maybe less than 5 a year and a regular vet may only see 1 a year or less. It’s very treatable and their lifespan isn’t affected. Only dilemma is treatment cost and medication which can be quite expensive. But feel to ask questions!

Edit: Mods I am not trying to give medical advice just spread awareness to help others. I am only sharing my experience and what vets have told me.