The 11-year-old Miniature Doberman Pinscher has circum-anal tumours, not recurrent perineal hernia
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2014-01-27

This old Doberman Pinscher had left perineal hernia repair about 1 year ago. The circum-anals start developing after the surgery and the owner delayed seeking veterinary attention till the dog had problems standing up and urinating.

Early veterinary treatment when the circum-anal tumours were small would have been better for the old Doberman Pinscher. Many owners delay till the tumours overwhelm the dog. In this case, the dog has difficulty standing up and has urinary difficulties. 

The owner claimed that a previous perineal hernia repair was not successful but this is a case of circum-anal tumours and not a recurrent perineal hernia. A hernia is soft and the contents can be pushed inwards. The circum-anal tumours are hard as a rock and cannot be pushed inwards into the pelvic area as in this case, unlike perineal hernias. The dog was operated by Dr Daniel in the afternoon and the circum-anal tumours were excised.