QuestionWe just had our 1 1/2 yr old boxer neutered today as it was recommended by our vet because of an enlarged prostate. After the surgery she called to tell us that she believes he may have a cyst on his prostate and we have to take him for an ultrasound on Monday. Can you maybe tell me what questions I should be asking if surgery is recommended or anything else I should know..Can you tell me more about this condition in boxers and the likely or most common outcome if there is one. Any information would help me as I am becoming distressed about all this...thank you
AnswerHere is some recommended reading:
http://www.professorshouse.com/pets/dogs/prostate-cancer-in-dogs.aspx
http://www.vef.hr/vetarhiv/papers/74-1/bakalov.pdf
http://bulletin.piwet.pulawy.pl/archive/52-1/29_Aleksiewicz.pdf
http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00441.htm
Boxer health problems (good to have as owner)
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/boxer/boxer-health-problems.aspx
Since he is young, if he should have a cyst, it is more likely to be benign and not a malignant cyst.
The vet will do an ultrasound, blood tests, etc, and if necessary a biopsy or surgery to remove the cyst then run tests on the removed cyst to see if it is a benign cyst or cancerous malignant cyst.
Let me know what your vet diagnoses. I'll keep good thoughts out for him. Good luck to you and your boy.