STUDY OF CLINICAL SIGNS AND CHANGES OF PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA IN DOGS

Twenty four male dogs of more than five years of age irrespective of breeds with clinical signs suggestive of prostatic disorders were screened for prostatic hyperplasia with the help of history, clinical examination, digital rectal palpation.In group I (5 to 7years age) out of 12, eight dogs (66.6 %) diagnosed with prostate gland hyperplasia exhibited the clinical signs of sanguineous fluid dripping from the tip of the urethra.Common clinical sign observed i.e straining during urination or difficult urination was observed in 50% cases, haematuria in 41.66, constipation in 33.33%.Vomition signs were observed in40 %and less common sign i.e stiff gait was noticed in 8.30 per cent dogs.In group II (8 and above8 years age) out of 12, ten dogs (83.30%) diagnosed with prostate gland hyperplasia which exhibited the clinical signs of sanguineous fluid dripping from the tip of the urethra, followed by presence of blood in urine i.e hematuria in 50.00%, constipation and difficult urination in 50.00 % and 41.60% dogs, respectively, while stiff gait and vomition in 16.60 %dogs.