Id like a 2nd opinion on what may be the problem with my dog. vet said anemia due to a pituitary issue....?? dog is very

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This looks like Addisson's disease.

To prove it, your veterinarian should run an ACTH stimulation test.

If the test is confirmatory, then it should be quite easy to treat with a long acting injectable mineralcorticoid monthly, and Prednisolone daily.

Here is some information about Addisson's disease.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/addisons-disease

The anemia is a red herring.

The real culprit is likely the imbalance of Sodium and Potassium

Right - Cushing's is too much cortisol, and

Addisson's is not enough.

Please let me know what they find on that ACTH stim test. I am very interested to know.

The Cortrosyn was used to make the diagnosis of Addisson's disease, and the Percorten was given to treat it.