perianal hernia in 9-month old puppy?

whistlin' dixie · 09-26-2011, 10:15 AM

Has anybody heard of this? It seems to be a condition acquired by older dogs, caused by an enlarged prostate. Has anybody had experience with a 9-month-old puppy developing a perianal hernia, or could it be something else. I have called the vet but I thought maybe some of you guys may have heard of it. I adopted this little male recently, could it have come from trauma or what?

**lindamarie** · 09-28-2011, 11:06 AM

WELCOME!!!

I honestly, don't have an answer for you, but I'd have it checked out b a vet.

deepnite10 · 09-28-2011, 06:19 PM

its not something that be cured..but, control d to some extent..

mainly thru a diet that would allow a easier flow of stool..the enlarged
prostate makes it very difficult for them to poop..

my neighbor has a young boston terrier..and he seems to be full of energy depsite having the same problem..he eats a prescribed Science diet that s high in fibre and can d dog foods that add alot of water to the diet..

09-26-2011, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
whistlin' dixie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	perianal hernia in 9-month old puppy? Has anybody heard of this? It seems to be a condition acquired by older dogs, caused by an enlarged prostate. Has anybody had experience with a 9-month-old puppy developing a perianal hernia, or could it be something else. I have called the vet but I thought maybe some of you guys may have heard of it. I adopted this little male recently, could it have come from trauma or what?

09-28-2011, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	WELCOME!!! I honestly, don't have an answer for you, but I'd have it checked out b a vet. __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

09-28-2011, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,358	its not something that be cured..but, control d to some extent.. mainly thru a diet that would allow a easier flow of stool..the enlarged prostate makes it very difficult for them to poop.. my neighbor has a young boston terrier..and he seems to be full of energy depsite having the same problem..he eats a prescribed Science diet that s high in fibre and can d dog foods that add alot of water to the diet..

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