perineal hernia

[coolkel]

My Boxer was diagnosed with a perineal hernia.  I cannot afford surgery.  Is there anything I can do to help him?  Any special foods?  How quickly will it progress without surgery?  I love my boy & don't want to lose him, but I don't want him to suffer either.  Please help.  Any info is appeciated.

[shiza1]

My dog has had surgery twice on each side.  He was 14 yrs. and today was put down because his bowel muscles was coming out.  He was on stool softeners 50 mgs twice a day since first surgery.  Surgery helps but it can always come back.  It cost $2000 first surgery and $1500 for 2nd.  This is major surgery no quick job.  Read up on it it does not go away only gets worse without surgery.  Even after surgery it can collapse again.  If your pet is older it's best for both of you to have him put to sleep.  The dog should always be on stool softener the rest of his life.  Petey was 45-50 pounds and took ppls stool softener 50 mgs 2 x day.  You have to keep the stool soft so they don't strain while going.  I loved my Petey with all my heart and I know putting him to sleep this time was for the best.  Please take your pet to the vets they will not get better on their own.  

[4kry]

Does anyone kno and good surgeons in California for this!?? I has one surgery already and it's now coming back !! :(

[Mochichi]

Our dog I see 9 year old malteepo diagnose with peri anal hernia, it does not bother him except he tries to poo more than usual. He is eating well, peeing well, still very playful. I am afraid to take him to have surgery ; besides being expensive it may not work and he migh5 have more problems. I don’t know what to do.

[kellymarieuk]

Hi I have a beautiful 8yr old boxer boy Monty! He was diagnosed with a Perineal hernia a few years, I asked our vet about surgery but he said they don't like to operate unless vital as it is a very in depth and complicated operation that sometimes does not work and then leads to further ops! I said to him will he be ok if we leave it? and he said looking at him he seems fine no pain when going to the toilet, and is all round healthy but he does have a heart murmur (just slightly) so that does worry me with him going under aesthetic and in general he's a good healthy boy! He does have swelling by his anal but not all the time, if he needs to go toilet it seems to swell up then once he's been it goes back down. I feel like many and don't want to risk operation as this can lead to in competence also, but at the same time I worry about it getting worse. he's my life and if he does worsen then I will do anything in my power to correct it and find the money as he is not insured xxxx

[TeezKing]

My darling will be 7 yrs old in a week, his name is King. I am very afraid and sadden by his condition, perineal hernia. He had surgery a couple weeks before X-mas a year ago, thankful it has only been one. But the vet never told me before or after costly surgery that this would be life long. I excepted the challenge because the love I have for my animal. I have tried everything from peas and carrots in his food, fiber, laxatives, olive oil, psyllium seed, etc., sometimes the poor thing is so backed up that it takes a trip to the vet where they placed him under anesthesia, to clean him out. Nothing seems to work; a week ago he vomited blood, blood was also in his stool, he would not eat, his breathing was labored due to pain and his eyes were glossy. After an emergency visit, a second opinion, x-rays, and blood work, their was nothing to tell me( a loving owner) but the symptoms were maybe due to consist straining and gas in his stomach. King screeches at my and his own attempts to relieve himself of waste, and it's extremely upsetting to see my animal go through such things. Not to mention it is extremely stressful on my pocket and emotions of us both(King and myself). Just imagine someone going into your rectum almost twice daily. His cries are so loud that even at the vet I get crazy looks and the bold one who asks what's wrong with him?  Someone please help!!!!!! Listening to all suggestions, I'm really considering putting my baby to sleep, out of a desperation of the pain, I see him go through. At the though alone I cringe........and get very choked up..........but I don't like seeing him suffer!!!!!! Several sleepless nights later, I am beyond desperate.

[Dolphy43]

awwww im so glad ur doggy is doing better!! And thanks for tht great reciepe! im going to make that for my buddy and keep feeding him that after his surgery.

[dingodaisymom]

I understand...my Chi-weenie needs this surgery but it's 4000.00 plus dollars... I am staying with a friend as I had lost my job and apartment and then this... I would love to have him the surgery but he is a bit grumpy (always has been) and I feel to have "major" surgery such as this with an 85% sucess rate and then not be able to care for him properly isn't any better...it breaks my heart..I love him so much and I fight with myself watching him has his hind end swell...after he goes tee tee..it goes right down...much love and luck to you and your baby... i understand putting them first..i've also sold a car a long time ago for my first baby, Honey. Please pray for my lil man Dingo...