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Infrequently, certain infections, infiltration of the adrenal glands with lymphosarcoma, and diseases of the  HYPERLINK "http://www.petplace.com/cats/hypoadrenocorticism-addison-s-disease-in-cats/page1.aspx" \t "_new" pituitary gland may also cause Addison's disease. Occasionally Addison's disease is caused by the abrupt discontinuation of steroid medication. Cats that have been on long-term steroids should be slowly weaned off such drugs in order to avoid this form of hypoadrenocorticism. Although Addison's is extremely rare in cats, it affects primarily young cats. Any breed or sex may be affected. In hypoadrenocorticism there is usually a deficiency of two different groups of hormones, the glucocorticoids and the mineralocorticoids. The primary glucocorticoid hormone is cortisol, and it is responsible for combating stress, helping to maintain blood sugar. The major mineralocorticoid is aldosterone. 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