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Prostate disease* in dogs includes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis (infection of the prostate), cancer, and cysts and abscesses. BPH is the most common and is found in older intact (not neutered) dogs. Signs include blood in the urine and straining to urinate and defecate. Castration is the treatment of choice. [161]
However, certain medical problems are more likely after neutering, such as urinary incontinence in females [49] and prostate cancer in males. [50] Dogs shown in the conformation ring are not allowed to be either neutered or spayed. It disqualifies them from being shown as they must be intact and unaltered.
The prevalence of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs is between 0.2% and 0.28%. [15] [16] An English study comparing dogs with hyperadrenocorticism to general hospital cases found smaller breeds, overweight dogs, dogs over the age of 9, and neutered dogs to be more likely to be diagnosed. [17]
A dog with a flair for drama served up harrowing expressions for hours after he was neutered.Katherine Kennedy filmed her Australian heeler Chance's reaction in the hours following the operation ...
One study showed the incidence of hip dysplasia increased to 6.7% for dogs neutered before 5.5 months compared to 4.7% for dogs neutered after 5.5 months, although the cases associated with early age neutering seems to be of a less severe form. There was no association between age of neutering and arthritis or long-bone fractures. [28]
Jan. 9—The city of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department is offering 150 free neuter surgeries for dogs and cats. Albuquerque residents can sign their four-legged friends up for free surgery ...
Spaying (females) and neutering (males) refers to the sterilization of animals, usually by removal of the male's testicles or the female's ovaries and uterus, to eliminate the ability to procreate and reduce sex drive. Neutering has also been known to reduce aggression in male dogs, but has been shown to occasionally increase aggression in ...
An enlarged prostate doesn’t always cause symptoms, but when it does, they can be annoying. And some men have more trouble than others. A look at the condition, also known as benign prostatic ...