My dog's ACTH test was positive for Addison's. Is the diagnosis wrong?

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Ok one of your vets said that Tink may not have Addison's. How can that b when the vet did a acth test and it was positive for Addison's. Could her results have been wrong? I don't understand? Please explain if u could. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 5 years and 5 months old | 13 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the ACTH stim test was positive then that is a pretty definitive diagnosis. If you stated that he had an ACTH stim in the last question, I'm sorry I missed that. Likely his symptoms are medication related so work with your vet about adjusting the dosages (if they can be adjusted). I hope this clarifies! Thanks!

My dog's ACTH test was positive for Addison's. Is the diagnosis wrong?

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