Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term treatment of diabetes insipidus in a Shiba Inu dog
By Takemura, N·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1998·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful long-term treatment of congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male Shiba Inu was brought in for excessive urination and thirst, which were signs of a condition called congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. After various tests, the vet recommended a low sodium diet and a medication called hydrochlorothiazide. Over the next two years, the dog's daily water intake dropped significantly, and his symptoms improved, leading to a much better quality of life.
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Abstract
A two-year-old intact male shiba inu dog with excessive polyuria and polydipsia (PU-PD) was diagnosed as having congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus based on clinical findings, the results of urinalysis, blood examinations, a modified water deprivation test and a low dose dexamethasone suppression test. The owner was advised to provide adequate access to drinking water, and treatment with a low dose of hydrochlorothiazide (2 mg/kg, twice daily) together with a low sodium diet was initiated. As a result, the daily water intake decreased significantly from 6500 to 7500 ml/day (800 to 980 ml/kg/day) to 1400 to 1900 ml/day (170 to 230 ml/kg/day) and the clinical signs associated with the PU-PD and dehydration improved over the following two years.
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