Hemato-biochemical alterations and urinalysis in dogs suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia

Research (Published online: 19-03-2017)

10. Hemato-biochemical alterations and urinalysis in dogs suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia

M. R. Das, R. C. Patra, R. K. Das, P. K. Rath and B. P. Mishra

Veterinary World, 10(3): 331-335

M. R. Das: Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India.

R. C. Patra: Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India.

R. K. Das: Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India.

P. K. Rath: Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India.

B. P. Mishra: Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003, Odisha, India.

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2017.331-335

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Article history: Received: 22-07-2016, Accepted: 04-02-2017, Published online: 19-03-2017

Corresponding author: M. R. Das

E-mail: dr_mrdas@rediffmail.com

Citation: Das MR, Patra RC, Das RK, Rath PK, Mishra BP (2017) Hemato-biochemical alterations and urinalysis in dogs suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, Veterinary World, 10(3): 331-335.

Abstract

Aim: The study was designed to evaluate the hemato-biochemical alterations, urinalysis along with histomorphological and histological changes of prostate glands in dogs affected with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in and around Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Materials and Methods: In toto, 445 dogs presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, one Government Veterinary Hospital and two pet clinics in and around Bhubaneswar screened for the presence of BPH. Most of the 57 dogs were 6 years and above as reported by the owners. Only 57 dogs found positive for BPH basing on the presence of typical clinical signs subjected for a detailed hemato-biochemical study. Most of the 57 dogs were 6 years and above as reported by the owners. Routine and microscopic urinalyses were done as per the routine procedure. Histomorphological evaluations of prostate glands were done through manual rectal palpation. Histological examinations of prostate tissue sections of two dead dogs were conducted with routine hematoxylin and eosin stain.

Results: The study revealed about 12.8% (57/445) of dogs was suffering from BPH. Typical clinical signs - such as passing small thin tape-shaped feces, holding tail away from backward, tenesmus, and straining during urination and defecation - were seen in most of the cases. Urine samples of affected dogs were positive for glucose, occult blood, and protein. A significant decrease in lymphocytes and increase in eosinophil counts in dogs with BPH was recorded. Serum biochemical analysis showed a nonsignificant increase in creatinine and blood urea nitrogen with a significant decrease in total protein, albumin, globulin, A:G ratio. Histology of prostate glands collected during postmortem was characterized by fibrosis of prostate gland, and hyperplasia of the acinar epithelium.

Conclusion: High rate of the prevalence of BPH in dogs poses an alarming condition which if diagnosed at an early stage can certainly prolong the longevity of the dogs.

Keywords: benign prostatic hyperplasia, dogs, hemato-biochemical study, urinalysis.

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