Species: Dog
Condition: Pituitary Dwarfism
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Pituitary dwarfism is a rare disorder caused by a malfunction of the pituitary gland, which performs a crucial function in growth and development. If your pup has this condition then they will be of normal proportions but will be exceptionally small and are likely to have particularly high-pitched barks. In addition to growth, the pituitary gland also performs other functions connected with the nervous, skeletal and reproductive systems so your pup may also show symptoms of secondary disorders associated with these systems. It is possible, but expensive, to treat your pup with replacement growth hormone if they have this condition.
Breeds exposed to Pituitary Dwarfism – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Water Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Maltese Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Cattle Dog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Water Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Maltese – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Yorkshire Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labradoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Cattle Dog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labradoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Pituitary Dwarfism or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
