Amanda M. asked
My dog, Buddy, a 10-year-old terrier mix, has perirenal fat pads that feel firm and this firmness extends up his back and over his ribs. Is this normal for an older, slightly overweight dog, and could it be related to Cushings disease?
May 14th, 2023
Kevin P. answered
The firmness you're describing in Buddy's fat pads extending up his back and over his ribs can be so...
May 14th, 2023
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