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==Anatomy and Physiology==

==Anatomy and Physiology==

Anatomy and Physiology of the pituitary gland can be found [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|here]].

Anatomy and Physiology of the pituitary gland can be found [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|here]].

==General Pathological Principles==

==General Pathological Principles==

Two major changes can occur in an endocrine gland:

Two major changes can occur in an endocrine gland:

''Clinical signs:''

''Clinical signs:''

Variable with degree of involvement of the pituitary.  Most obvious signs are due to the lack of [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Growth Hormone - Anatomy & Physiology|GH]] during the growing phase of the puppy's life:

Variable with degree of involvement of the pituitary.  Most obvious signs are due to the lack of [[Pituitary Growth Hormone - Anatomy & Physiology|GH]] during the growing phase of the puppy's life:

*Pups appear normal at birth as the placenta supplies the foetus' need for GH.

*Pups appear normal at birth as the placenta supplies the foetus' need for GH.

*Retarded growth and proportionate dwarfism.

*Retarded growth and proportionate dwarfism.