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Diagnosis of Common Prostatic Conditions in Dogs: an Update
Author(s) -
Lévy X,
Niżański W,
Heimendahl A,
Mimouni P
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
reproduction in domestic animals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1439-0531
pISSN - 0936-6768
DOI - 10.1111/rda.12296
Subject(s) - prostatic diseases , medicine , prostatic disease , hyperplasia , etiology , disease , urology , prostate , prostate diseases , pathology , intensive care medicine , cancer
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.