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Diabetes Insipidus: The Other Diabetes Susan Thorpe-Vargas, Ph.D., explains the types of diabetes insipidus, how the
kidney functions, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and living with a
dog with DI.
The behavior we are referring to is the need for frequent urination
"I caution all dog owners to be on the look out for changes in drinking and urination patterns" Water consumption exceeding 100 ml/kg or urine production exceeding 50 ml/kg body weight per day is common to both types of DI
Diabetes Insipidus, which we refer to as "the other diabetes, is characterized by extreme thirst and frequent copious urination
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped urinary organs that lie below the lumbar region of the vertebrae on either side of the spinal column
If not absorbed by the end of the renal tubule journey, our water molecule would go to the renal pelvis and from there to the ureter, the bladder and eventually to the urethra and urinary meatus (opening) for excretion
Signs and Tests : polyuria (excessive urination) polydipsia (excessive drinking) electrolyte imbalance possible dehydration low ADH levels urinalysis shows a low specific gravity
The second change will be to see that the dog has a nearby place to urinate
Even with medication, the urge can come on very suddenly, and in most cases, the dog will not be able to go more than an hour or so without urinating
Client Education Series: Cushings Syndrome
Introduction, signs and symptoms including photographs, complications, diagnosis,
therapy, and prognosis.
Clinical signs of Cushings disease Polydipsia/polyuria (excessive drinking & urination) Polyphagia (increased appetite) Abdominal enlargement ('potbelly') Weight gain (may look like loss due to decreased muscle mass) Decreased exercise tolerance/weakness Lethargy Panting Symmetrical alopecia (hair loss) on the body Slowed hair regrowth Hyperpigmentation (darkening) of skin Thin skin, bruising Sterility/lack of cycling Infections, skin and urinary tract Also, rarely, stupor, blindness, inappetance, and behavior changes with Medical complications associated with Cushings disease Hypertension (high blood pressure) is associated with about half of the cases of Cushings disease
Urinary tract infections, skin infections, and rarely systemic infections (sepsis) can occur
Diagnosis of Cushings disease Supportive findings: Routine bloodwork and urinalysis: Increases in specific liver enzymes -markedly increased serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP), which is induced by steroids -mildly increased ALT, GGT due to liver 'swelling' 'stress' leukogram (white blood cell count) -elevated neutrophil count (the cells that fight infection) -decreased lymphocyte count (the cells that make antibodies) -decreased eosinophil count (the cells that cause allergies) nucleated (immature) red blood cells low urine specific gravity (dilute urine) Urine cortisol: creatinine ratio This is a test on a single urine sample that measures the amount of cortisol and creatinine (an enzyme filtered by the kidneys) and compares them
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Causes of urinary incontinence include cystitis, struvite crystals, bladder stones, separation anxiety, prostate, bladder or urinary tract infection
Wetting in cars, excitable urination in dogs, or excitable wetting in dogs is a very common problem
The actual causes of dog incontinence vary widely and is often referred to as dog urination or urinary Incontinence in Dogs
This can often occur during transport in cars and excitable urination in dogs occurs especially when visitors arrive.Excitable wetting in dogs is not unusual can cause damage
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SERIOUS DOG URINA ?
Cushing's Disease in Dogs
Article by Michael Richards, DVM, with description, diagnosis, treatment, and
answers to readers' questions.
Cushing's disease causes increased drinking, increased urination, increased appetite, panting, high blood pressure, hair loss - usually evenly distributed on both sides of the body, pendulous abdomen, thinning of the skin, calcified lumps in the skin, susceptibility to skin infections and diabetes, weakening of the heart and skeletal muscles, nervous system disease and other symptoms
Most owners reach a point where the water consumption and urination become bothersome to them
She has most of the classic symptoms: excessive drinking and urination, pot bellied abdomen, panting, excessive eating, loss of muscle mass and strength and skin problems
Kenya does not drink accessive amounts of water (except a couple days after recieving her shot), she does not eat fast, urinate alot or show any signs of cushings
Behavior - Coprophagia - feces eating behavior
Explains faeces-eating and suggests ways of stopping it.
Pet Owner's Crash Course in Canine Cushing's Disease
Includes causes, diagnostic tests, the pros and cons of various treatments, and
links to references.
Dogs gain weight, lose hair, urinate in the house, and make owners begin to prematurely consider euthanasia
The most common symptoms include: • increased/excessive water consumption (polydipsia) • increased/excessive urination (polyuria) • urinary accidents in previously housetrained dogs • increased/excessive appetite (polyphagia) • appearance of food stealing/guarding, begging, trash dumping, etc
Certainly it is harder to ignore a dog that urinates throughout the house or a dog who is balding than it is to overlook an older dog who is gradually slowing down on walks
Additionally, this dog was drinking and urinating excessively and demonstrating a ravenous appetite
Drinking and urination have abated to normal levels
A urinalysis may reflect high levels of protein and low specific gravity (dilute urine)
Excess drinking and urinating abate quickly
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The Importance of Analgesia (Pain Control) for Pet Rabbits ...
An article about analgesia for rabbits. Special health article written by Susan A.
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PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Pet Food and Health
ProVet healthcare information article discussing essential nutrients, how diet
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An outstanding example of this is our ability to dissolve stones (eg "struvite") that form in the urinary bladder by reducing the protein, magnesium and phosphate content of the diet, and by altering the acidity of the urine
Loxapine
Internet Mental Health page discusses pharmacology, indications and contraindications,
precautions, dosage, and other topics. From a Canadian monograph.
Because of possible anticholinergic action, use loxapine with caution in patients with glaucoma or a tendency to urinary retention, particularly with concomitant administration of antiparkinson medication
Autonomic: Dry mouth, nasal congestion, constipation, blurred vision, urinary retention and paralytic ileus have occurred
Training Your Cat - The Basics - PetPlace.com
How most feline problems can be resolved or prevented.
Some cats will refuse to use certain litter material while others have different preferences for urination and defecation
If the litter box is too small, your cat might be reluctant to use it or, if she does, she might urinate over the edge, missing the box
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