Vasopressin has three main effects: 1  Increasing the water permeability of distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct cells in the kidney, thus allowing water reabsorption and excretion of more concentrated urine, i.e., antidiuresis.
It can be caused by damage to the vagus nerve, which regulates the digestive system. A damaged vagus nerve prevents the muscles in the stomach and intestine from functioning, preventing food from moving through the digestive system properly. Often, the cause of gastroparesis is unknown.
Save to mypetMD. Interruptions in the working of the stomach of a cat can be brought on by several conditions. When the stomach is interrupted in its normal operation, a condition called stasis can result. Stasis occurs when the stomach slows its contractions, and may even stop working altogether.