My dog with Addison's keeps getting sick. What can I do to help?

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My West Highland White Terrier has Addisons. She is now 9 years old and has been on Florinef for approximately 7 years. Periodically she has episodes where typically she gets up very early in the morning with a rumbling tummy, goes outside and eats leaves to make herself sick. Eventually she will drink water and eat again but only usually after several hours. These episodes used to be approx 2 months apart but are now happening every 1 to 2 weeks. What can I do to help? Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Female | spayed | 19 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Given the progression of her symptoms I recommend you get her reassessed by your vet to determine the underlying cause; unstable addisons, pancreatitis, kidney/liver disease and dietary sensitivities can all cause intermittent vomiting and can all be managed once diagnosed accurately. Your vet will likely want to run blood tests to assess what is going on and diet manipulation a change in her regular prescription may be required

My dog with Addison's keeps getting sick. What can I do to help?

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