How often do Lhasa Apsos on DOCP need monitoring?

Electrolytes are checked on a schedule set by the veterinarian, especially after dose changes. Store lab dates and injection intervals in the vault.

Can stress precipitate Addison's flares in a Lhasa Apso?

Illness, boarding, or travel can increase glucocorticoid need in some patients. Keep a written stress-dose plan with the emergency passport.

Clinical breed riskSevere risk

Addison's Disease in Lhasa Apsos

Hypoadrenocorticism

A high-urgency clinical brief for families and relocation partners who need symptoms, timelines, and digital tracking—not generic breed marketing.

Clinical overview

Why Lhasa Apsos carry elevated Addison's Disease risk

Lhasa Apsos are predisposed to hypoadrenocorticism relative to many mixed-breed dogs, driven by conformation and heritable risk. Early detection and a dated care timeline materially change outcomes for this breed. Keep symptoms, diagnostics, medications, and surgical notes together so every caregiver sees the same Addison's Disease history.

Watch list

Symptom checklist

Waxing/waning lethargy and GI upset
Collapse during stress or illness
Bradycardia with characteristic electrolyte shifts
Prior “mystery” dehydration episodes
ACTH stim confirming diagnosis

Digital vault protocol

Emergency & longitudinal management

Archive ACTH stim and electrolyte panels
Log DOCP/florinef and daily prednisone doses
Write a crisis protocol for vomiting/collapse
Track injection due dates with calendar reminders
Keep emergency passport flagged for Addisonian risk

SERP-ready clinical FAQ