Addison’s disease is a complex and serious autoimmune disease that occurs most commonly in young to middle-aged female dogs, although male dogs can also develop Addison’s disease. When your dog has Addison’s disease, his or her adrenal glands, responsible for regulating your dog’s internal organs and body systems, do not work properly, they don’t produce enough cortisol or aldosterone. Healthy adrenal glands create hormones that control several bodily functions such as blood pressure, metabolism, immune response, and stress response. Without these hormones, your dog’s body deteriorates, he may show signs of vomiting, lethargy, depression, weakness, weight loss, and diarrhea, which can lead to serious complications and even death. Zycortal is an injectable suspension for dogs prescribed for the management of canine Addison’s disease. Zycortal contains desoxycorticosterone pivalate, a mineralocorticoid hormone which is a hormone steroid. Steroids are synthetic drugs that resemble cortisol, a natural hormone produced by the body. Zycortal injection replaces the hormones that your dog is missing, to reduce signs and symptoms of Addison's Disease. Available on Vetito veterinary pharmacy in a 4 ml bottle for injection.