Why is my puppy's rear swollen, constipated, and painful when pooping?

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My puppy is still swollen on the butt and is constipated and will scream when going to the toilet. She is very vocal though and screams a lot even when she’s scared over something really silly( a certain object moving/making noise, vets touching her etc) she is very anxious and will just scream quite often which is the only reason I’m not overally concerned and assuming it’s just due to being a bit sore but just wanting confirmation. The vets know about it but I forgot to mention the screaming. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 4 months old | 2.425 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She may be experiencing pain or discomfort while defecating and this can occur for a variety of reasons. Swelling around the anal region could be an indication of an impacted or infected anal gland. The constipation you describe could be due to lack of fiber in the diet, eating something out of the ordinary, or perhaps an infectious cause such as an intestinal worm infection. If Mila has not seen her veterinarian for this yet, I would recommend this happen soon. Her veterinarian may recommend an exam, anal gland expression, and fecal test to help determine a cause so she can be treated appropriately. I hope this helps!

Why is my puppy's rear swollen, constipated, and painful when pooping?

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