Page 6 - Palm City Spotlight - October '24

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Prostatic Disease In Dogs the abdominal wall or through the rectal wall. Additional
tests may include radiographs, ultrasound, urinalysis, urine
The prostate is a small gland located near the urinary culture, cytology and/or biopsy of the prostate.
bladder of male dogs and produces some of the fluids found Once we have a diagnosis, we can aim the treatment at the
in semen necessary during breeding. It surrounds the urethra specific cause of the prostatic enlargement. Treatment usually
which carries urine from the bladder to the outside world and includes neutering your male dog to remove the source of
lays beneath the colon. This is why prostatic disease will often testosterone and estrogen. If infection is present, antibiotic
result in problems with urination and/or defecation. therapy may be needed for weeks to months because it is
Enlargement of the prostate gland is common with most difficult for antibiotics to penetrate into the prostate. Some
prostatic diseases. This enlargement puts pressure on the cysts and abscesses may require major abdominal surgery.
urethra and urination becomes difficult and uncomfortable The prognosis for prostatic cancer is usually poor, but
your veterinarian will discuss treatments to keep your dog
comfortable for as long as possible. If your dog is showing
Kids and you may begin to see blood in the urine. An affected signs of prostatic disease, bring him to your veterinarian for a
dog will spend a long time trying to urinate and the urine
complete physical exam, including palpation of his prostate,
may only come out in thin streams or multiple spurts. If
prostatic disease becomes more advanced, the colon will and to discuss further diagnostics and potential treatment
options. The best way to prevent prostate problems is to neuter
Corner also be compressed, causing difficulty in passing feces. your dog early in life.
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
If your male dog strains to urinate or defecate, have him
examined by your veterinarian. dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
There are many diseases that affect the prostate and focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
What Is The Difference range from the benign enlargement, called hyperplasia, rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics,
caused by excess testosterone to potentially life-
and emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center
Between ADD And ADHD? threatening prostate cancer. The prostate can also form combines exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy
cysts or abscesses and can become infected by bacteria for pets and their owners. For more information, call (772)
Jim Forgan, Ph.D., traveling up the urethra. All of these diseases can present 283-0920, visit www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find
Licensed School exactly the same way and we may need an array of tests us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
Psychologist to determine the cause. The first step is to determine if
You may have the gland is enlarged by palpating the prostate through
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ADD was an older term for
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we use today. The three types are: inattentive presentation,
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presentation and if your child had both symptoms of
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