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Sertoli Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Sertoli cell tumors are hormone-producing testicular tumors of older male dogs and cats that cause feminization through excess estrogen. Signs include symmetrical hair loss, enlarged breasts, and a lengthened prepuce. Surgical removal of both testicles resolves most signs within a few months.
Male Dog Feminization Syndrome
Feminization syndrome in male dogs is caused by a testicular (Sertoli cell) tumor or excess estrogen medication, producing enlarged breasts, milk flow, and attraction of other males. Surgical removal of the affected testicle is the main treatment.
Prostatic Cysts and Prostatitis in Dogs and Cats
Prostatic cysts form on a background of congenital prostatic malformation and benign enlargement, and become prostatitis when infected, usually secondary to urinary tract infection. Signs include increased ejaculate, deteriorating semen quality, fever above 40 C, and pain; antibiotics and surgery are the main treatments.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Dogs
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common age-related enlargement of the prostate in older male dogs, leading to difficult defecation, constipation, reduced urine output, blood in urine, and a full bladder. Castration is the most effective treatment.
Orchitis, Scrotal Funiculitis, and Epididymitis in Dogs and Cats
Orchitis, scrotal funiculitis, and epididymitis are painful inflammations of the testicle and associated structures in dogs and cats, which may be acute or chronic. Severe orchitis can permanently affect fertility, and veterinary-directed antibiotics or surgical removal of the affected testicle are the main treatments.
Perineal Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A perineal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal or pelvic organs (usually the rectum) through a weakness beside the rectum into the perineal tissue. It is most common in older, unneutered male dogs and is treated primarily with surgery.
Constipation in Dogs and Cats
Constipation is the difficult or absent passage of stool as fecal material hardens and accumulates in the bowel, eventually distending the intestine. It most often affects older dogs and cats and causes straining, discomfort, and loss of appetite; management ranges from enemas and stool softeners to surgery in severe cases.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Cat
What are the pros and cons of neutering a cat? Can cats be neutered? It has become a headache for owners because neutering has many benefits, including lower tumor rates and no pyometra, but the drawbacks cannot be ignored. Let us look together.
Why Dogs Lick Their Genitals and When to Worry
Some genital licking is normal grooming, but excessive licking often signals a discharge from an underlying problem. The causes differ between males and females — here is what to watch for and how the vet investigates.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Difficulty Defecating
Straining to poop — painful, prolonged, or incomplete defecation — can be temporary or a sign of something serious. Causes range from simple constipation to masses, hernias, or prostate disease. Here is what the vet checks.