Many dogs can suffer from the painful disease known as prostatitis, which is inflammation of the prostate due to a bacterial infection. Prostatitis can be acute or chronic, and symptoms of dogs infected by the disease include weakness, lethargy, weight loss, abdominal pain or blood in the urine. Treatment options are available if your dog is suffering from prostatitis.

Antibiotics

Your veterinarian can decide to put your dog on antibiotics that may include erythromycin, clindamycin, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim/sulfonamide and the quinolones. Antibiotics are given for at least four weeks.

Intravenous Fluids

Dogs that are dehydrated, in shock or have a bacterial blood infection may need to be on intravenous fluids. Pet Place notes, "Fluid therapy maintains tissue perfusion, blood pressure and circulatory status in the critical patient."

Pain Medication

Generally, dogs suffering from acute prostatitis will be given narcotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication so the dog is more comfortable. Pain medications are generally only needed during the initial in-hospital treatment. Dogs with chronic prostatitis usually don't need pain medication.

Neuter

Dogs with acute and chronic prostatitis may benefit from a neuter surgery. The absence of this surgery can cause prostatic tissue to shrink. In addition, an unfixed dog with acute prostatitis may eventually develop chronic prostatitis.

Recheck

As part of the treatment process, it's important to do a follow-up with your veterinarian. Dogs are prone to reoccurring infection even after antibiotics are completed. Cultures will need to be repeated to ensure the infection is gone.

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Pet Place