Reprod Dom Anim 49 (Suppl. 2), 50–57 (2014); doi: 10.1111/rda.12296 ISSN 0936–6768
Diagnosis of Common Prostatic Conditions in Dogs: an Update X Levy1, W Ni_zanski2, A von Heimendahl3 and P Mimouni1 1 Center of Canine Reproduction in South-west of France (CRECS), Isle Jourdain, France; 2Department of Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocaw, Poland; 3Veterinary Reproduction Service, Cambridge, UK
Contents Prostatic diseases account for 3–10% of intact male dogs presented to veterinary surgeons. Conditions vary according to severity and frequency ranging from the most common, such as prostatic hyperplasia and cysts to the rarer conditions such as prostatic abcesses and neoplasia. Different causes of prostatic disease can often not be distinguished by evaluation of clinical signs, as these are not very distinctive and may be similar for many prostatic conditions. Understanding which additional diagnostic tools to use for each of the possible conditions is essential in making a correct diagnosis leading to the proper treatment. This article will discuss the different etiologies, age groups of dogs and the decision-making process which will help the practitioner to choose the right investigative tools, treatments and prognosis when dealing with prostatic disease.
Introduction Pathological conditions of the prostate are common in dogs and may lead to different clinical manifestations ranging from infertility to septicaemia (Smith 2008). A retrospective study of 177 dogs showed that prostate diseases are responsible for about 3% of intact male dogs presented to a veterinary surgeon. The age distribution was 8% for dogs over 10 years and
Diagnosis of Common Prostatic Conditions in Dogs: an Update X Levy1, W Ni_zanski2, A von Heimendahl3 and P Mimouni1 1 Center of Canine Reproduction in South-west of France (CRECS), Isle Jourdain, France; 2Department of Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocaw, Poland; 3Veterinary Reproduction Service, Cambridge, UK
Contents Prostatic diseases account for 3–10% of intact male dogs presented to veterinary surgeons. Conditions vary according to severity and frequency ranging from the most common, such as prostatic hyperplasia and cysts to the rarer conditions such as prostatic abcesses and neoplasia. Different causes of prostatic disease can often not be distinguished by evaluation of clinical signs, as these are not very distinctive and may be similar for many prostatic conditions. Understanding which additional diagnostic tools to use for each of the possible conditions is essential in making a correct diagnosis leading to the proper treatment. This article will discuss the different etiologies, age groups of dogs and the decision-making process which will help the practitioner to choose the right investigative tools, treatments and prognosis when dealing with prostatic disease.
Introduction Pathological conditions of the prostate are common in dogs and may lead to different clinical manifestations ranging from infertility to septicaemia (Smith 2008). A retrospective study of 177 dogs showed that prostate diseases are responsible for about 3% of intact male dogs presented to a veterinary surgeon. The age distribution was 8% for dogs over 10 years and
