Guest 4rooers Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) I have been having some problems with Rourke peeing in the house during the night. Took a urine sample to the vet to rule out UTI. Negative on that so the vet wanted to do an ultrasound to look for stones. She found a lesion on his prostate gland (she couldn't feel it when she did a rectal exam). He started on Baytril today, and hopefully that will clear it up. Has anyone ever dealt with this, and if you have has it become a chronic problem? The meds are expensive and i need to start a slush fund if this is a recurrent problem. Poor baby, after all the poking and prodding , he got humped by another dog in the waiting room while I was waiting to check out. It is the first time I ever heard him growl at another dog. I think he had had enough indignities done to him for one day! Edited November 4, 2011 by 4rooers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Poor Baby Rourke ,hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 We've never had the prostate issue, but both dogs have been on Baytril before and it is expensive, but very effective. My vet calls it the "big guns" of antibiotics. Hope Rourke feels better soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 How old is Rourke? Is he neutered? Prostate infections are pretty unusual in neutered dogs. Don't want to scare you, but enlargement or significant abnormalities found in the prostate of a neutered male is more likely to be cancer than infection. What exactly was the 'lesion' on the prostate, and how big was it? Did your vet try to do an ultrasound-guided aspirate of the area? Especially if it doesn't clear up quickly with the Baytril, I'd consider further workup, and possibly seeing a specialist, sooner rather than later... Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 How old is Rourke? Is he neutered? Prostate infections are pretty unusual in neutered dogs. Don't want to scare you, but enlargement or significant abnormalities found in the prostate of a neutered male is more likely to be cancer than infection. What exactly was the 'lesion' on the prostate, and how big was it? Did your vet try to do an ultrasound-guided aspirate of the area? Especially if it doesn't clear up quickly with the Baytril, I'd consider further workup, and possibly seeing a specialist, sooner rather than later... Rourke will be 7 in January. I got him from Halfway Homes in January 2009. He had stopped racing in late October of 2008, and was neutered in December, then caught a ride on a hauler to West Virginia where Sara from Star City picked him up for me. He's the only dog I have adopted sight unseen, Star City Greyhounds had his mother and she got osteo before finding a forever home. I made her a promise I would find one of her pups and give it a good home. Sara made some calls for me and when Rourke came off the track, she got a call. He is as sweet as his mom Spirit was. The lesion was small on ultrasound and didn't have the appearance of a tumor. Bloodwork results should be here today. The prostrate didn't appear enlarged, and there has been no change in his behavior or appetite, just the incontinence.The vet I use helped me last year when Rippa was diagnosed with osteo, and really does a good job. I trust her completely. She will contact NC State or OSU if she feels she needs more info. She got pamindronate for Rippa last year to try to buy me some time, and worked hard to find the right drug cocktail to control her pain. I'm praying he just has an infection, after losing 2 in 2010. Losing Rippa devastated me, I'm still not completely over that. Thanks for the advice, I'll ask my vet when we do a repeat US if she can get an aspirate if the lesion is still there. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 The lesion may have nothing to do with the problem. Did they culture the urine? Did she ultrasound the kidneys? The baytril should work and hopefully he'll be on it long enough. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I don't have experience with exactly Rourke's issue, but I did have an ACD with prostate cancer. He never had any incontinence issues. We did chemo for him (I think it was monthly, but don't remember for sure), and he lived 14 months with excellent quality of life. No lethargy, or ill effects from the chemo whatsoever. However, when the chemo stopped working, it really stopped working and he went downhill fast. Hopefully it isn't cancer, but it can be managed successfully for a decent amount of time if that is what it turns out to be. Best wishes for the Baytril to completely clear things up and have Rourke as good a new in no time! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 The lesion may have nothing to do with the problem. Did they culture the urine? Did she ultrasound the kidneys? The baytril should work and hopefully he'll be on it long enough. Kidneys and bladder were clear on the ultrasound and she drew a sterile sample from the bladder to culture. 2 weeks to start with of Baytril, but she said if he responds well, we will continue for another 2 weeks. I'm just praying it will clear up. I don't want to deal with another cancer diagnosis. Rourke is my baby, and is the best snuggler I've got. I can't imagine life without him. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Sounds like a good plan. I would not worry too much about a small lesion. Have a radiologist look at the xray too. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 All bloodwork came back well within normal range for greyhounds! The vet said she has seen these infections in neutered males and thinks the meds will clear everything up. There was no hypertrophy of the prostate, just a small dark lesion. I'll never complain about the cost of the meds as long as it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I hope the meds work and Rourke feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 My vet told me the same thing about prostate infections; very rare in neutered males. If he needs to be on Baytril for a while, as your vet to write you a prescription and get the drugs from Omaha Vaccine. I'm sure they'll be less than at your vet. I have way too much experience with antibiotics for my dogs. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The vet said she has seen these infections in neutered males and thinks the meds will clear everything up. There was no hypertrophy of the prostate, just a small dark lesion. What makes the vet think the lesion on the prostate is an infection? Or does she think he just has a regular bladder infection, and the small lesion on the prostate is something to be monitored? Especially if the lesion was so small that the vet isn't too concerned about it, I have to wonder if it's an incidental finding and may not be related to the accidents at all. If there's an infection in the prostate (prostatitis) leading to urinary tract signs, there's usually general swelling and often discomfort in the prostate. But again, this is very rare in neutered males. Regardless, I hope Rourke clears up quickly on the Baytril, and hopefully the prostate lesion is nothing. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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