Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Benign prostate enlargement in intact adult dogs explained
By Cunto, Marco et al.·Published in Animal reproduction science·2022·Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Benign prostatic hyperplasia in the dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old intact male dog was brought in with a discharge from his urethra, which can be a sign of prostatic disease. The veterinarian diagnosed him with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can affect older male dogs. While many dogs with BPH show no symptoms, treatment options are available for those that do, including medications that can help manage the condition without the need for surgery. The dog responded well to the treatment, and his symptoms improved, allowing him to maintain his fertility.
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Abstract
In small animal practice, prostatic diseases are increasingly encountered. All dogs may experience prostatic disease, but there should be particular attention to breeding dogs, as prostatic disease may decrease semen quality and fertility. The most common prostatic disease is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the gland affecting intact adult dogs, part of an aging process, including both an increase in cell numbers (hyperplasia) and in cell size (hypertrophy). Acute and chronic prostatitis, prostatic abscess, prostatic neoplasia and prostate squamous metaplasia also occur in dogs, in order of frequency. These diseases often lack pathognomonic clinical signs; therefore, a thorough clinical examination and a correct diagnostic protocol are essential to determine the most appropriate treatment or prophylaxis. Frequently dogs with BPH are asymptomatic, but when clinical signs are present, the most common is a serous to sanguineous urethral discharge. BPH therapy includes various options and is usually recommended when mild-severe signs are present or if clinical signs disturb the dog. In most dogs with this disorder, it is possible to maintain fertility by avoiding castration and choosing alternative therapeutic approaches.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279818/