Prostatic Carcinoma in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Prostatic Carcinoma
Organ System: Urogenital

It is a malignant tumor that originates in the glandular tissue of the prostate gland, capable of growing and spreading rapidly to other parts of the body. The condition has been observed in both intact and neutered canines. Any breed is susceptible however it is most common among large breeds, and older dogs (9-10 years old). The severity of symptoms depend on the presence, extent, and location of metastasis to other areas of the body and may include ribbon-shaped stool, difficulty in passing urine, complete urine blockage and pain when the prostate region is touched. There is no definite treatment for dogs diagnosed with the condition. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be indicated however many dogs suffer from permanent problems associated with urination and defecation, often accompanied by severe pain.

Breeds exposed to Prostatic Carcinoma – Research Reference
Labradoodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Aberdeen Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labradoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labrador Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Aberdeen Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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