Diseases Of The Canine Prostate Gland
August 2022
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Veterinary medicine and science
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benign prostate gland hyperplasia BPH prostatitis squamous metaplasia prostate tumors finasteride anti-androgenic drugs GnRH-agonists deslorelin fluoroquinolones clindamycin erythromycin mycoplasms neoplasia biopsy histological analysis bacteriological analysis partial prostate resection total prostate resection laser techniques immunotherapy NSAIDs targeted thermotherapy BRAF gene inhibitors prostate artery chemoembolization benign prostate hyperplasia prostate inflammation prostate cancer Propecia partial prostate removal total prostate removal laser surgery targeted heat therapy BRAF inhibitors
TLDR The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
The document "Diseases of the Canine Prostate Gland" provides a detailed overview of various prostate diseases in dogs, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate tumors. BPH is the most common, affecting over 95% of intact male dogs older than 9 years. Prostatitis can be acute or chronic, often requiring antibiotics for treatment. Prostate tumors are rare but aggressive, with a high metastatic potential. Diagnostic tools include blood and urine markers, sonography, and fine-needle aspiration, while treatments range from anti-androgens and finasteride to immunotherapy and surgical interventions. Regular examinations are recommended for early detection and better management of these conditions.
