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How common are prostatic cysts in adult large-breed male dogs
By Black, G M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of prostatic cysts in adult, large-breed dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 85 adult male dogs, all large breeds, were checked for prostatic cysts while being treated for other health issues. It turned out that 12 of these dogs (about 14%) had prostatic cysts, and 5 of those cysts were infected with bacteria. This means that if your male dog is having health issues, there’s a chance he could have a prostatic cyst, especially if he’s a larger breed. If you suspect this might be the case, it’s a good idea to talk to your vet about testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
The prevalence of prostatic cysts was evaluated in 85 adult, male dogs weighing more than 16 kg which were admitted for problems unrelated to the prostate gland. Urine culture and prostatic evaluation by ultrasonography were performed in all dogs. Prostatic cysts were identified in 12 (14%) of the 85 dogs. Cultures of prostatic cysts were positive in five (42%) of the 12 dogs. Nonclinical, aerobic bacteriuria was documented in 9% of the study population. Urine cultures correlated with prostatic cyst cultures in four of the five dogs that had positive prostatic cyst cultures. Results of this study indicate that the prevalence of prostatic cysts in adult, intact male dogs is approximately 14% and that approximately 42% are infected with bacteria.
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