Canine diabetes insipidus is a term used to refer to the condition, which is characterized by excessive urination and thirst in dogs, due to their inability to retain or conserve water. To know more about the symptoms and treatment for diabetes insipidus in dogs, read on.
Diabetes insipidus is a condition where the body fails to maintain water balance due to lowered production of the hormone, antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. This hormone regulates the kidneys' ability to absorb water. It can also occur as a result of the failure of the kidneys to respond to the antidiuretic hormone, released by the pituitary gland. Diabetes insipidus is a rare disease affecting dogs and is quite different from canine diabetes mellitus, which is caused by the deficiency of insulin or insulin resistance that disrupts sugar metabolism.
