Water Diabetes (Diabetes Insipidus)

Hi,
I know it's pretty quiet around here now, but I thought there was no harm in posting anyway.

I'm asking for a friend who has 2 beautiful German Shepherds. One has been diagnosed with Water Diabetes. She's 4 years old and was VERY active until a month or so ago when she started with the symptoms.

I've looked at a few sites for info, and found a bit out, but I just wanted to ask if anyone had personal accounts of a dog with this?
It's heartbreaking to see her as a shell of her former self, and I'm sure more can be done, but I don't know what.

Thanks in advance.
Nik

 

Hi Nik, quiet around here is an udnerstatement!. Never heard of that type of Diabetes and hooked it up. Just curious what optionms are they giving? Looks like synthetic ADH. I think its somekind of synthetic replacement.

 

water diabetes?? Never heard of it, but will definately look it up.

Sounds to me like change in diet and exersize will do most good. Also a good form of therapy.