Chronic Prostatitis (CP) in Atlas Shepherd Dog: A Case-Control Study

This study reports the clinical, ultrasonographic and bacteriological findings from dog with chronic prostatitis (CP). A Berger de l’Atlas dog ten years old, suffering from a urinary problem was presented to the canine clinical pathology of Tiaret veterinary science Institute for consultation. The digital rectal examination (DRE) was the first diagnostic test used for CP screening. The classic ellipsoid formula was adequate for determining the prostate volume. Clinical examination of the prostate based on rectal palpation and ultrasound detected prostatic hypertrophy with no signs of pain. Urine and prostatic fluid aspirated under ultrasound guidance are clouding. The estimated increase in the prostate volume measured with abdominal ultrasound was 25.04 cm3 .The culture of urine and prostatic fluid revealed presence of Escherichia coli. No complications were observed after drainage, and clinical signs in dog.