Can anemia and Cushing's disease occur together in Shih Tzu dogs?

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anemia in shih tzu dog? cushing disease in shih tzu dog? together? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 12 years and 6 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

No, they do not necessarily go together. They can, of course, but that is not a typical finding during routine screening blood tests when Cushing's is suspected. The common abnormality in dogs diagnosed with Cushing's is an extremely high liver enzyme (ALP). Then additional specific testing needs to be done to actually diagnose Cushing's disease.

Can anemia and Cushing's disease occur together in Shih Tzu dogs?

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