Originally posted by wolfsoul
It happens when the adrenal glad doesn't produce enough adrenaline.e). It's fairly rare. Did Smiley ever have tuberculosis?
Thanks for the info, Wolfsoul. No, Smiley never had TB.
On a few websites, it did say that it was rare, but I am starting to hear about a lot of dogs with this disease, just as there are more and more dogs with cancer and liver disease, etc. Is it because more people are taking their dogs to the vet for a diagnosis than in the past and modern medicine has the technology to uncover problems in our dogs that weren't found before? Or are these diseases related to our environment or something else? Or is Rachel right and are my parents and I the ones who attract those types of needy animal??? Hmmm, something to think about. The rescue said that they wanted Smiley to go to my parents. I don't think I ever told you her complete story, did I? In brief, she was to be put down by the very reputable breeder because of laterally dislocating patellas (knee sockets...both legs...etc. The story gets better......I'll have to post the story when I get a chance.....

Thank you for your prayers and best wishes. I am encouraged by the fact that Smiley was diagnosed so quickly (she is at a top of the line internal medicine specialist) and has a network of knowledgeable vets).

I'll let you know