PAINFUL URINATION IN MALE DOGS (PROSTATE OR URETHRAL)
WHAT THIS SYMPTOM USUALLY MEANS
Intact males with painful urination commonly have prostate enlargement, infection, or urethral inflammation.
MOST COMMON CAUSES
MILD
• Mild urethritis
• UTI
MEDICAL
• Prostatitis
• BPH
• Stones
• Urethral polyps
• Infection
EMERGENCY
• Urinary obstruction
• Prostatic abscess
RED FLAGS
• Blood in urine
• Straining
• Cannot produce urine
• Fever
• If unsure, treat as urgent.
AT-HOME CARE
None appropriate.
WHAT A VETERINARIAN WILL CHECK
• Urinalysis
• Ultrasound
• Culture
• Prostate exam
MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSES
• BPH
• Infection
• Stones
WHEN TO SCHEDULE A VISIT
Immediate: unable to urinate
Today: painful urination
LONGEVITY IMPACT
Repeated painful urination indicates chronic prostate disease.
LONGEVITY CONSULT
Recommended for intact males with urinary issues.