Cushing's Disease in cats shares a common presentation with another endocrine disease. What is the presentation, what is the other disease, and is there a simple way to distinguish the two?
Answer: Cushing's cats are often diabetic and have severe insulin resistance. The same thing is seen in cats with acromegaly. However, acromegaly is seen mostly in male cats, while Cushing's is seen predominantly in females.
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