Endocrine System of a DogThe endocrine system of a dog and its secretions is one of the body's organisms that regulates and puts its numerous functions in order. The pathology of the endocrine glands do not affect only one system, instead, generally, many, with lots of different symptoms. The "pituitary gland" is a small glory in that is found connected to the base of the brain in the hypophysial cavity, main part of the "Turkish chair". He can be the chair of numerous afflictions, among these, cancerous tumor. "Hypophysial dwarfism" is due to the lack of growth hormone (GH) during growth. The knower production of growth factors produces its interruption with the following dwarfism although it preserves its normal proportions. "Giantism" is characterized by an excessive production of GH in an adult animal after the epiphyseal close, which is why an excessive growth takes place. Neurohypophysis disorders produce "insipid diabetes" in dogs. Manifestations are an intense polyuria (Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine -- often associated with diabetes) accompanied by polydipsia (excessive thirst, as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction). Faced with a doubt, talk to your veterinarian. | 
