Reproductive Health of Male Dogs: Prostate Health, Testicular Function, and Semen Quality
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: small animal reproduction; andrology of domestic carnivores; sperm cryopreservation; artificial insemination; benign prostatic hyperplasia; prostatic pathologies; reproduction system surgery; domestic and wild felid
Interests: small animal reproduction; andrology; gynecology and obstetric; neonatology in small animal; semen analysis and evaluation; artificial insemination (assisted reproductive technologies); reproductive health of companion animals; clinical examination and reproductive ultrasonography
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Male canine reproductive health is a critical topic, not only for breeding animals, but for all dogs. Current evidence, including recent studies and updated guidelines on sterilization practices from 2024, suggests that castration can no longer be regarded as the optimal solution for most andrological pathologies. Advancing research into novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches is now imperative to address these challenges effectively. Prostatic pathologies and benign prostatic hyperplasia, major topics of interest in this species, along with other disorders of the male reproductive system, demand renewed scientific attention in order to improve reproductive outcomes. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and clinical insights to refine management strategies for these conditions. This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between emerging research and clinical practice, fostering improved care for male canine reproductive health.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Benign prostatic hyperplasia: evaluation methods, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic innovations. (2) Prostatic diseases: diagnostic advancements, imaging techniques, and treatment protocols. (3) Andrology challenges: semen collection, handling, and storage protocols. (4) Semen analysis: standardization and novel parameters. (5) Testicular and scrotum pathologies: disease mechanisms, diagnostic tools, and clinical management. (6) Penile and foreskin disorders.
Prof. Dr. Daniele Zambelli
Dr. Giulia Ballotta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dogs
- prostate
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- prostatic disease
- semen evaluation
- semen cryopreservation
- testicular function
- testis
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