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Hormonales

Diabetes insipidus

A rare condition in which the body cannot concentrate urine properly, causing enormous thirst and urination. It has NOTHING to do with sugar (mellitus) diabetes.

Moderate🐕 Dogs🐈 Cats

Symptoms to watch for

  • Drinking enormous amounts of water
  • Urinating a great deal, with very clear, dilute urine
  • Possible incontinence due to the large volume
  • Risk of dehydration if no water is available
  • Otherwise in good general condition

Causes

A lack of antidiuretic hormone (due to a problem in the pituitary gland) or a failure of the kidney to respond to that hormone. It may be congenital or acquired.

Diagnosis

The vet first rules out much more common causes of excessive drinking/urination (diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, Cushing's) and then carries out specific tests.

Treatment

Depending on the type, hormone replacement therapy. It is essential that the animal ALWAYS has water available.

Prevention

Not preventable.

When should you see the vet?

See your vet if your pet drinks excessive amounts of water and urinates a great deal. There are several possible causes and it is important to identify which one it is.

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.