The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of castration on dimensions of the prostate by B-mode ultrasound for 90 days, as well as to evaluate changes in serum concentrations of testosterone and oestradiol in clinically healthy canines and those with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). ...

New methods are being developed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in dogs. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of Tadalafil on the treatment of experimentally induced BPH in dogs. Twenty-five adult intact male dogs were randomly divided into five groups...

In many Western countries, castration is the most popular surgical desexing procedure in dogs. The aim of the study was to identify the reasons for male dog castration and to determine the owners' perceptions about changes in dog behavior before and after castration. An online survey was posted on...

Veterinary educators use models to allow repetitive practice of surgical skills leading to clinical competence. Canine castration is a commonly performed procedure that is considered a Day One competency for a veterinarian. In this study, we sought to create and evaluate a canine pre-scrotal closed ...

Canine and feline epididymal semen provide an additional source of gametes to preserve the genetics of valuable breeding dogs and tomcats, especially for those that fail to ejaculate, need castration as a therapy or die unexpectedly. Moreover, since it is quite common to perform castration of...

Objective: To investigate the effects of castration on serum antioxidant indexes in male dogs. Method: A total of 12 healthy male Chinese rural dogs aged around one year were randomly assigned into a control group or a castration group with 6 dogs per group. The formal experiment was performed...

First described in 1817, prostate cancer is considered a complex neoplastic entity, and one of the main causes of death in men in the western world. In dogs, prostatic carcinoma (PC) exhibits undifferentiated morphology with different phenotypes, is hormonally independent of aggressive character,...

This work aims to review the concept of aggressiveness in dogs and the consequences on their health and well-being. As an additional objective, the importance of the different sources of information when addressing issues related to aggressiveness in dogs are reviewed, using the implication of...

Castration of dogs is a widespread practise with clear justification in population control and knock-on benefits for animal welfare. Deleterious behavioural consequences of castration are believed to be negligible. Gonadectomy is widely recommended as part of a multi-factorial approach to prevent...

The object of the study was to compare evidence of pain in dogs castrated while anesthetized with that of dogs castrated while sedated and after desensitizing the testes and site of incision with local anesthetic solution. All dogs were sedated with xylazine (1 mg/kg, intramuscularly). For the...