Hyperadrenocorticism Induces Demodicosis in Shih Tzu Dog
August 2017
in “
ARSHI Veterinary Letters
”
TLDR A Shih Tzu with Cushing syndrome developed skin issues and was euthanized after treatment led to neurological problems.
A 10-year-old male Shih Tzu presented with skin and hair issues, including alopecia and hyperpigmentation, was diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing syndrome) after a Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppressing Test (LDDST) indicated high cortisol levels. The dog was treated with trilostane for Cushing's and imidacloprid and moxidectine for demodicosis, showing initial improvement in skin condition. However, after 3 months, the dog developed neurological symptoms, suggesting a macroadenoma type of hyperadrenocorticism, leading to the owner's decision to euthanize the dog.
