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Addisonian crisis

Addisonian crisis


Dr Jnanee Krishnasamy


An Addisonian crisis mostly happens in dogs. It occurs when certain adrenal hormones (e.g. aldosterone, cortisol) reach critically low levels. It is a life-threatening emergency. Signs of an Addisonian crisis include weakness, vomiting and collapse.


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Dr Jnanee Krishnasamy is a vet writer educating pet parents with Petlearnia

Dr Jnanee Krishnasamy