Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) By: Dr. Douglas Brum Read By:
Pet Lovers Dogs and men are the only two species that experience
BPH, but it is so common that nearly every intact dog is
affected as they age. The prostate is located just behind the
bladder and has two main parts or lobes. Above the prostate is
the colon. Dogs with BPH usually have a symmetrical enlargement
of both lobes. The enlargement is not painful. Some dogs,
specifically the Scottish terrier, normally have larger
prostates than other dogs. Most animals with BPH have no
symptoms and feel fine. Many times the diagnosis is made on
routine yearly physical examination. Prostatitis. Prostatitis is
a bacterial infection of the prostate gland. Usually, the
prostate is painful to palpation, and the dog often acts ill. A
large prostate and a bloody discharge from the penis or blood in
the urine are common signs. Prostatitis may be acute (sudden) or
chronic (long term). When an enlarged prostate (prostatomegaly)
is found on physical, it is importan