This symptom often leads dogs to beg incessantly or steal food from the garbage. The result may be seen as exercise intolerance, lethargy, or reluctance to jump up on furniture or climb stairs. Blackheads and darkening of the skin, especially on the abdomen. Another condition of the skin which may be observed is called Calcinosis Cutis , in which calcium deposits occur within the skin. These are raised, hard, almost rock-like areas which can occur almost anywhere on the body.
Some cats develop a peculiar curling-in of their ear tips.
Diabetes in an animal with Cushing's disease is very difficult to control until the Cushing's disease is controlled. Use of Adrenolytic drugs. Surgery to remove tumours, then the patient may need to be treated as an Addison's Disease case. Reducing gradually over zealous prescribed steroids. Good diet.high in all food groups together with anabolic steroids to promote muscle build up.