An operation commonly performed to remove brain tumors in humans is now available for canines. A tumor in the pituitary gland causes excess cortisol to be released. The condition, called Cushing’s Disease, causes excess weight gain, muscle atrophy, and high blood pressure. The surgical breakthrough gives hope to owners of dogs suffering from the disease. While rare in humans, Cushings afflicts about 100,000 dogs each year.
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