Sentences with phrase «prostate of male dogs»

Chloramphenicol has a high volume of distribution, and high tissue concentrations can be achieved, including in the prostate of male dogs and cats.

Not exact matches

Also keep in mind that in male dogs humping can sometimes be a sign of a physical problem like prostate trouble, and in both males and females, humping can occur due to irritation or infection.

Female dogs that are spayed before their first heat cycle have been shown to have a significantly reduced risk of mammary cancer, and male dogs that are neutered rarely have disease in their prostate gland.»

Male dogs who are not neutered run a much greater risk of testicular cancer, prostate cancer or enlargement, perianal tumors, and hernias.

Some studies also show that neutering male dogs may reduce their risk of certain prostate conditions later on in life.

If left intact, male dogs and cats may develop a habit of spraying urine in your house to mark their territory, and later in life can develop testicular cancer and an enlarged prostate.

Older male dogs have an extremely high chance of developing prostate disease — such that most male dogs will at one time experience some problem, but unlike in humans this is very unlikely to be cancerous.

The male reproductive system in a dog is made up of the scrotum, testicles, epididymides, deferent ducts, spermatic cords, prostate, penis and urethra.

Both studies found that neutered male dogs have a four times higher risk of prostate cancer than intact dogs.

In male dogs the signs include inflammation of the testes, prostate, scrotal edema and dermatitis, and again some are asymptomatic.

Prostate Cancer Much of the spay / neuter information available to the public asserts that neutering will reduce or eliminate the risk that male dogs develop prostateProstate Cancer Much of the spay / neuter information available to the public asserts that neutering will reduce or eliminate the risk that male dogs develop prostateprostate cancer.

On the positive side, neutering male dogs • eliminates the small risk (probably < 1 %) of dying from testicular cancer • reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders • reduces the risk of perianal fistulas • may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive) On the negative side, neutering male dogs • if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium / large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.

Male dogs who are neutered can't develop testicular cancer, and they also have a lower risk of prostate cancer.

Neutering male cats and dogs eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and reduces the incidence of prostate cancer.

This enlargement of the prostate gland is a normal aging process that occurs in intact male dogs and humans and is termed benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.

In male dogs being used for stud, or bite work where higher levels of testosterone are needed for fertility or drive, drug supplementation can be safely administered to shrink down the size of the prostate gland without affecting the levels of testosterone needed for sperm counts or working drive.

Diseases of the canine prostate gland are problems frequently encountered in a small animal practice, especially in intact male dogs over the age of 6 years old.

Neuter (Orchidectomy) surgery in young male cats and dogs greatly reduces their risk for developing prostate disease and certain types of cancers

Male dogs also run a health risk of prostate and testicular cancer in later life if they are left intact.

Female dogs have reduced uterine, ovarian, and mammary cancers: Male dogs have reduced risks of prostate cancer and disorders.

Unneutered male dogs can develop benign prostatic hyperplasia while neutered male dogs are at a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer, both of which can contribute to urinary issues.

Neutering will reduce the chances of a male dog having prostate problems and eliminate the possibility of him ever getting testicular cancer.

For male dogs, the benefits of neutering (orchiectomy) are not quite as compelling, although it does decreased the risk of prostate hypertropy and infections pretty significantly and if the dog is going to be allowed out unsupervised it does help to keep the dog home and to avoid complications associated with seeking out females in heat, such as being hit by cars, shot by angry female dog owners (maybe only a U.S. problem?)

Finally, studies in dogs with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder or prostate have also revealed an increased incidence in neutered dogs as compared to intact male dogs (Norris AM et al..

Male cats and dogs who are not neutered have a greater chance of getting testicular cancer and it's believed they have higher rates of prostate cancer as well.

Male dogs that have been neutered have a far lower risk of enlarged prostates or testicular cancer.

Enlargement of the prostate gland affects over 60 % of unneutered male dogs older than five years.

«Maybe we should be looking at the prostate more and more carefully when we're trying to diagnose some types of infertility in male dogs.»

• Benign prostatic hypertrophy / hyperplasia (a non-cancerous, enlarged prostate) occurs in more than 50 % of intact male dogs, with incidence increasing with age.

Neutering your male eliminates the possibility of testicular tumors and will greatly reduce the likelihood of prostate problems that are very common in older, non-neutered dogs.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, spaying and neutering pets offers many health benefits to pets including preventing uterine infections and breast cancer in female dogs and lessen the risk of enlarged prostate glands and testicular cancer in male dogs.

Prostate cancer in dogs, as well as most of the other common prostate problems in dogs all have one thing in common - they can all be prevented or greatly reduced in severity by having your male dog nProstate cancer in dogs, as well as most of the other common prostate problems in dogs all have one thing in common - they can all be prevented or greatly reduced in severity by having your male dog nprostate problems in dogs all have one thing in common - they can all be prevented or greatly reduced in severity by having your male dog neutered.

The following chart summarizes the evidence associated with sterilization of dogs as far as predisposition to some common serious cancers according to the recent studies: Type of Cancer Relative Risk Castrated Males Relative Risk Spayed Females Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) 3.8 3.1 Bladder Cancer 2 - 4 2 - 4 Prostate Cancer 2.4 - 4.3 Splenic hemangiosarcoma 2.2 Mast Cell tumors 4.1

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is by far the most common disease of the prostate in intact male dogs.

In male dogs it can also reduce the risk of prostate infection.

In an intact male dog, higher testosterone levels cause gradual enlargement of the prostate gland (a.k.a. benign prostactic hyperplasia).

Neutering also removes the risk of testicular cancers and limits the development of prostate disease in male dogs.

(Over 80 percent of unneutered male dogs develop some form of prostate disease.)

In intact male dogs with UTI the prostate is almost always colonized and treatment must be designed to address the unique antimicrobial diffusion characteristics of this organ.

Treatment of intact male dogs requires antimicrobials that penetrate the prostate gland, e.g., fluoroquinolones, trimethoprim, doxycycline, and chloramphenicol.

Enlarged prostate, which causes difficulty with urination or bowel movements, occurs in more than 80 % of unneutered male dogs past the age of five.

Neutering male dogs decreases their risk of prostate disease and decreases roaming, being hit by cars and dog fights.

Greatly reduce the risk of prostate infections in male dogs and feline AIDS (feline immunodeficiency virus or FIV) in male cats

Constipation may be brought on by a loss of muscle tone in the bowel area, or, in older male dogs, by an enlargement of the prostate.

Other health benefits include the prevention of testicular cancer and prostate diseases in male dogs and serious and potentially fatal uterine infections in both dogs and cats.

Female dogs that have been spayed have lower rates of breast cancer and uterine infections, while male dogs that have been neutered have a lower risk of testicular cancer or an enlarged prostate.

Male dogs similarly benefit from drastically reduced rates of testicular (zero chance) and prostate cancer (much reduced chance).

According to Windmill Animal Hospital, it is estimated that by the age of 5, an intact male dog will have a 75 percent chance of developing an enlarged prostate gland; whereas, by the age of 7, the chances dramatically increase to over 90 percent!

But prostate enlargement is a normal sign of aging in un-neutered male dogs — as it is in men.

Even though your pet has been neutered, we DO SEE MUCH HIGHER incidence of prostate cancer in NEUTERED male dogs than nonneutered dogs.