My dog has Cushing's disease. Why is his belly hard and distended?

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My dog has Cushing his sides both of them are very large and hard. Around the middle area. What is happening to him. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 10 months old | 21 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Angel has been diagnosed with Cushing's disease. He is likely developing a pot belly that is characteristic of the disease. Cushing's is the result of too much of the hormone cortisol being produced. It results in muscle wasting and weakness. It also can cause an increase in fat around the organs in the abdomen as well as the liver to enlarge. Together these things cause the dog to have a firm distended pot belly appearance.

My dog has Cushing's disease. Why is his belly hard and distended?

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