What's this growth on my 8-week-old puppy's anus? Is it urgent?

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I unfortunately cannot tell much about how the anus is functioning by looking at a photo. Testing has to be done in person by a vet to see if the sphincter is responding. I do not see a prolapse in this photo. I agree the anal opening looks flaccid but that is all I can say. I strongly recommend you take him to a vet for an exam especially if you think he is straining. At 2 months old he is ready for his first vaccinations anyway and if he has not been dewormed already that needs to be done as well.

This is the beginning of a rectal prolapse. This is usually due to straining to poop due to parasites. I recommend bringing Jay Crowe to your veterinarian to have this examined and treated. They will check a fecal sample for parasites and give her the correct deworming medication. She will need several deworming treatments to get rid of the parasites. If needed they will lubricate the red area and push it back inside. A rectal prolapse can become very large and is a serious problem that should be treated soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Jay Crowe.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Butta and for providing a picture, it's very helpful. That looks like it may be an anal prolapse, where a bit of the anus protrudes out. This does need to be checked out by a vet. First thing in the morning, I would take him into the vet. Tonight, just keep n eye on him. I hope this helps!

It could be a benign or malignant growth, or an infected area in the anal tissue. I would keep an eye on it and have it checked by your veterinarian at your next regularly scheduled visit. At this point it nothing to be overly concerned about from the photo. Certainly if it changes at all or causes a problem for your dog then take him in right away to have an exam. It looks like it could easily be surgically removed if needed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bebe.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is a little difficult to say exactly what is going on with Daisy - she may have a recital prolapse (a condition where some of the tissue in the rectum actually comes out) or chronic irritation if she is scooting on carpeted areas. Scooting may be related to anal gland impactions, infections, or intestinal parasites. I recommend having Daisy seen by a vet as soon as possible because she is likely uncomfortable and the conditions above require treatment. I hope all is well!

That does look odd. As a guess, I would suspect an infection or perhaps a prolapse. I recommend to discuss with the veterinarian some type of anti-inflammatory or even an antibiotic. The vet should also preform a rectal exam to get a better idea of the anatomy of the anus. Make sure to keep the area from trauma so She may need to wear an elizabethan collar at all times. She should also not drag her rectum on the ground (and if she does, keep her off rough surfaces). An omega 3 fatty acid supplement will not correct the problem but it may help to decrease inflammation and condition the skin. Prolapses sometimes require surgical correction. Have your pup examined again to discuss options. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are a few things that can cause this such as parasites and in uncommon instances cancer such as lymphoma, among other possibilities. Your veterinarian would be able to examine her more closely and see what seems likely so that therapy can be started. Hopefully it is just a case of parasites as it is most of the time. Best of luck!