author(s)
Anjali Gautam, AK Sharma, AC Saxena, Naveen Kumar, Deepesh Gautam and Naveen Verma

abstract
The present study was conducted in two parts, Study I and Study II. The part I study was conducted on 26 apparently healthy categorized on the basis of age into group A (0.5 to 4 yrs.), B (4 to 9 yrs.) and C (>9 yrs.). The routine physical examination, hematology and urinalysis were done and temperature, respiratory rate and pulse rate was found within normal range between the groups. The digital rectal examination of prostate gland was done in standing position and the prostate was found unapproachable. The study II was conducted on 19 animals that were presented to Referal Veterinary Polyclinic and Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex with history of dysuria, haematuria, dyschezia, constipation etc. suggesting the involvement of prostate gland. The overall hospital occurrence for all prostate affections was 0.8% in male dog population while higher incidence was found in dogs above 4 years of age. Labrador Retriever (32%) was found most affected breed, followed by German Shepherd (16%) and Spitz (16%). Most of animals showed lower urinary tract disease symptoms (58%) followed by GIT (53%) and systemic illness (26%). The temperature, respiratory rate and pulse rate were higher in clinical group. The digital rectal examination revealed symmetrically enlarged prostate, pain and discomfort on gentle manipulation of the gland.