Minimally invasive techniques were historically used for diagnosis only. But technology advances have allowed us to improve the treatment of spine disorders using the same techniques for surgery, says Nimesh H. Patel, MD, a neurosurgeon at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute in Dallas.
Cushings Disease in Dogs. Cushings disease in dogs is the third most common disease and the most common hormone related condition in dogs. It is the result of excess Cortisol in the animalâs body. Cortisol, or hydrocortisone as it is known scientifically, is a steroid hormone that the body uses to deal with stress.
Kidney Disease: Like heart disease in humans, kidney disease in dogs is the main cause of âdying of old ageâ in dogs. In the advance stages of kidney disease, seizures can present themselves. Diabetes: Diabetes itself does not cause seizures in dogs, but if your dog is being treated with insulin for the disease, and overdose can cause a seizure. Cushingâs Disease: Caused by a lesion in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain, advanced Cushingâs Disease can create larger tumors that put pressure on the brain and lead to seizures.