Dechra CE / Clinical Signs Checklist
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Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s syndrome)
– In general, clinical signs develop gradually and can sometimes be confused with normal aging.
– Most dogs with Cushing’s syndrome have had clinical signs for months before the diagnosis is made.
– Some dogs with Cushing’s syndrome may have just one clinical sign, while others have multiple clinical signs.
– The severity of clinical signs can vary from mild to severe.
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Dog Owner Questionnaire |
Y |
N |
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Has your dog received any
cortisone-type medications (long acting injections, pills, drops, creams or
ointments for itchy skin or other inflammatory conditions)? |
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Does your dog steal food or garbage,
beg constantly or aggressively defend his/her food? |
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Does your dog urinate in the house
or wake you up at night to go outside? |
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Have you noticed changes in your
dog’s level of activity, greeting behavior, responsiveness to family
members/other pets or the normal sleep/wake cycle? |
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Has your dog had slow re-growth of
hair after being shaved or clipped or has there been a significant change in
coat color or hair quality? |
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Has your dog had recurrent skin or
bladder infections? |
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Does your dog have very thin skin or
are the blood vessels beneath the skin prominent? |
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Physical Examination Checklist |
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Clinical
Sign |
(Y/N) |
Reported |
Clinical
Sign |
(Y/N) |
Reported |
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Polyuria & polydipsia |
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91-80 |
Muscle wasting |
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35 |
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Alopecia |
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74-60 |
Comedones |
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34-25 |
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Pendulous abdomen |
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73-67 |
Panting |
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30 |
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Hepatomegaly |
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67-51 |
Hyperpigmentation |
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30-23 |
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Polyphagia |
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57-46 |
Testicular atrophy |
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29 |
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Muscle weakness |
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57-14 |
Calcinosis cutis |
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15-8 |
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Anestrus |
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54 |
Facial nerve paralysis |
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7 |
*From Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs by
Melian, Perez-Alenza and Peterson