05/29/2026
Frankie came to see us for his ACTH stimulation test today and was so comfortable, sweet, and happy to see everyone! 🖤🤍🐾
An ACTH stim test is commonly used to help monitor a condition called Cushing’s disease in dogs. Cushing’s occurs when the body produces too much cortisol, a stress hormone that affects many systems in the body. Dogs with Cushing’s may show signs like increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, panting, hair loss, a pot-bellied appearance, or recurrent skin infections.
While Cushing’s disease can’t always be cured, many dogs can live happy, comfortable lives with proper diagnosis, monitoring, and medication management. Regular rechecks and testing, like Frankie’s ACTH stim test, are an important part of making sure treatment is working safely and effectively. 🩺
Frankie was an absolute superstar for his visit today and soaked up all the love and attention from our team! 💕