9-Reproductive/ Urinaru Disorders Flashcards
Failure of testicle(s) to descend into scrotum
Cryptorchidism
By six weeks of age the testicles travel caudally to
Inguinal canals
The inguinal region is the
Groin
After passing the inguinal canals, the testicle pass into
SQ tissue
Possible cryporchid locations
Inguinal (SQ in groin)
Abdominal
Why cryptorchids should be removed
Prone to neoplasia
Undesirable behavior
Is cryporchidism hereditary ?
Yes
What is the prostate
Gland located at the neck of the bladder
BPH
Benign prostate hyperplasia, noncanerous, noninfectious enlargement of prostate
BPH common in ____, rare in______
Most common in
Dogs, cats
Most common in intact males
Signs of a prostate disorder
Dyschezia, dysuria, fever w prostatitis, pain
Urinary obs most common in
Male cats
Urinary obstruction usually due to
Blockage of urethra
Dyschezia
Difficulty defecting
Most common cause of urinary obstruction in male dogs
Urolithiasis (urinary calculi or uroliths) (stones)
Most common cause of urinary obstruction in male cats
Urethral plugs, composed of urinary calculi and mucus
Stranguria
Straining to urinate
Pollakiuria
Frequent small amounts of urine
Treatment for urinary obstruction
Urinary catheter, flush urethra and bladder, IV Fluids, special diets