Diagnosis and treatment of juvenile endocrine disorders in puppies andkittens

摘要

Endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting puppies and kittens from birth until 6 months of age may manifest as clinical problems related to growth, water metabolism (polydipsia or polyuria), or as episodic weakness. Endocrine and metabolic disorders which affect stature, such as pituitary or hypothyroid dwarfism, present to the veterinarian for the assessment of delayed or aberrant growth. On the other hand, juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus cause excessive thirst, urination, and difficulty in house-breaking.