Water Diabetes (Diabetes Insipidus)

[Nik]

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

[honeybears]

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.

[Samsintentions]

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.