Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endocrine disorders affecting growth and thirst in puppies and kittens
By Greco, Deborah S·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2006·The Animal Medical Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pediatric endocrinology.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Puppies and kittens can have hormone and metabolism problems from birth until they are six months old, which can show up as issues with their growth or how they manage water in their bodies. Many times, these problems lead to puppies being taken to the vet because they are growing slower than expected or not growing normally. Some young animals may also develop conditions like juvenile-onset diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus, which cause them to drink a lot and urinate frequently, making it hard to train them to go outside. It's important to talk to your vet if you notice any unusual growth patterns or changes in your pet's drinking and urination habits.
Abstract
Endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting puppies and kittens from birth until 6 months of age may manifest as clinical problems related to growth or to water metabolism (polydipsia and polyuria). Most commonly,endocrine and metabolic disorders affect growth of the animal,and puppies are often presented to the veterinarian for assessment of delayed or aberrant growth. Other endocrine disorders of small animals,such as juvenile-onset diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus, affect water metabolism, resulting in excessive thirst and urination and resultant difficulty in house-breaking.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16564413/