Dog Enlarged Prostate

Dog Enlarged Prostate

As dogs grow older, their prostate glands tend to enlarge. This may be caused by infection, hormonal action, or by growth. The prostatic enlargement causes such a lump in the pelvis that it may give the dog a sensation of stool in the colon and cause him to strain a great deal in an attempt to relieve himself. The enlargement of the prostate is often related to perils. It is also a cause of constipation, because it blocks the passage of large, firm stools, permitting only very soft stools to pass over it.

The infection produces pus along the tube that conducts the sperm. Each emission of semen shows myriad pus cells mixed with the sperm and such semen generally is incapable of effective fertilization of eggs. This is one of the most common causes of male infertility.

In stud dogs, the use of antibiotics helps substantially. We have restored fertility to many studs in this way. In the case of dogs whose germ plasma is of no great value, two methods of reducing the prostate are useful: castration, and feeding of the synthetic female sex hormone, stiletto. Either method affects a cure but also causes sterility. Still, it has not been incriminated in causing cancer in dogs as it has in humans.

The following are some of the general causes behind dogs’ enlarged prostates.

Causes of Dog-Enlarged Prostrate

• The occurrence of Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH or cystic hyperplasia is one of the most common causes of prostatomegaly.
• The incidence of Squamous metaplasia or the inflammation of the prostate gland due to excessive secretion of estrogen is also one of the causes.
• The occurrence of bacterial infection is due to the incidence of bacterial infection in the prostate gland.
• The formation of prostatic abscess. A severe form of enlarged prostrate gland develops due to the formation of a fluid-filled pocket in the prostate gland.
• Paraprostatic cysts are large fluid-filled sacks that are located in the prostate gland with a thin stalk.
• Prostatic neoplasia is a tumor of the prostate gland that is malignant. The malignant tumor is quite difficult to treat.

Diagnosis of Dog Enlarged Prostrate

• A critical examination of the dog is done along with a thorough study of the medical history of the pet. A digital rectal examination is also done.
• The urinalysis of the pet dog is also done
• Culture and sensitivity of the urine are also carried out in detail.
• Cytologic or microscopic examination of the seminal or prostatic fluid is collected from the ejaculation and sensitivity.
• Abdominal radiographs or X-rays are also taken to detect the disease.
• The abdominal ultrasound is done by inserting a needle and syringe into the tissue of the abdomen.

Apart from the above-mentioned diagnoses for enlarged prostrate glands other testes like the clotting profile, complete blood count, biochemical profile radiographs of the thoracic cavity, and distention of the retrograde urethrocystography. Provide your pet with proper veterinary care the moment you realize that your dog is suffering from enlarged prostrate but you need not have to transfer your pet to an emergency ward for effective treatment.

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