Perianal adenoma

[JillR]

Hello
My spayed 9 year old dog has a perianal adenoma. I don't know the size yet as she will be checked on Wednesday. It is non cancerous, confirmed by biopsy.
Is your suggestion to have it removed? Chance of regrowth?
I heard that it could cause incontinence?
Leave it and keep an eye on it?
She has her anal gland expressed monthly and licks her booty quite often.
The tumor was discovered when they were expressing her anal glands and noticed it , and it began bleeding with tissue coming out , which they used to biopsy.
Since this time , which was about a month ago, She has not licked her bottom as much, Which leads me to believe that this was causing her issue.
I know these are two separate issues , but her anal glands are always full by the end of the month.

Thank you
Jill

 

[Dr. Christina]

Hello Jill,
Actually these are not two separate issues. There is one energetic pattern in each of us, and when triggered by something, produces symptoms to return to homeostasis. Since you have been a member for awhile, I am sure you are familiar with this perspective, as well as the one where we would rather work to rebalance the energy field rather than cut off or chemically stop a symptom. This applies to lumps, recurring anal issues, as much as to diarrhea, itching or any symptom.

The need to express anal glands monthly is one of the early warning signs. You may want to download the Healthy Dog Journal, if you have not, and regularly do a physical/review of issues, including the Early Warning Signs of Internal Imbalance and BEAM. When you realize there is a recurring problem, even anals, you know there is a need to work for deep healing (multiple different things to try for this) while temporarily soothing the symptom (by having them expressed, or doing it easily yourself at home).

Have you taken advantage of the 15 minute Q/A? We can guide you a bit more there.

I like how you explored the options for step one of HMDM - set a goal. I am wondering what goal you would be leaning towards? Asking on the forum is a great first way to collect information (step 2) and you can also go to the library and click on cancer (includes benign tumors) to further inform your decision. And, hopefully, you have a holistic health care team already in place and can speak with them. There is no one right answer.

IMHO, I would not do surgery. I would begin (or continue) working with a homeopathic veterinarian (or chinese medicine, or western herbalist) who is focused (not all are) on total health for the whole dog, not merely stopping the tumor or healing the anal glands. Even if the tumor grows and at some time in the future needs surgery, your dog will be healthier, more balanced and less likely to have other problems.

Dr. Christina

 

[JillR]

Hello Jill,
Actually these are not two separate issues. There is one energetic pattern in each of us, and when triggered by something, produces symptoms to return to homeostasis. Since you have been a member for awhile, I am sure you are familiar with this perspective, as well as the one where we would rather work to rebalance the energy field rather than cut off or chemically stop a symptom. This applies to lumps, recurring anal issues, as much as to diarrhea, itching or any symptom.

The need to express anal glands monthly is one of the early warning signs. You may want to download the Healthy Dog Journal, if you have not, and regularly do a physical/review of issues, including the Early Warning Signs of Internal Imbalance and BEAM. When you realize there is a recurring problem, even anals, you know there is a need to work for deep healing (multiple different things to try for this) while temporarily soothing the symptom (by having them expressed, or doing it easily yourself at home).

Have you taken advantage of the 15 minute Q/A? We can guide you a bit more there.

I like how you explored the options for step one of HMDM - set a goal. I am wondering what goal you would be leaning towards? Asking on the forum is a great first way to collect information (step 2) and you can also go to the library and click on cancer (includes benign tumors) to further inform your decision. And, hopefully, you have a holistic health care team already in place and can speak with them. There is no one right answer.

IMHO, I would not do surgery. I would begin (or continue) working with a homeopathic veterinarian (or chinese medicine, or western herbalist) who is focused (not all are) on total health for the whole dog, not merely stopping the tumor or healing the anal glands. Even if the tumor grows and at some time in the future needs surgery, your dog will be healthier, more balanced and less likely to have other problems.

Dr. Christina

Should I have it looked at to see how big it is?

 

[Dr. Christina]

that would have been good to add, but better is to just take a look at the rear end to note any visible swelling or bleeding.
Dr. Christina

 

[JillR]

Should I have it looked at to see how big it is?

It's on the inside so I don't know the size of it

 

[Dr. Christina]

Yes, and that is why it does not matter that you did not see how big it is, because at this point you can't see it. Hopefully they recorded it. That is why I think not to worry (most important is not to worry) and just note in the journal on your weekly physical if you notice anything protruding, or the anus seems a different shape, etc. And if you noticed anything different when passing stool.

Remember, at this point you are collecting information (step 2) to determine your next steps. There is no right answer and you may feel more comfortable with surgery. Or observing and doing the Bengston Method. Or working with a homeopath, chinese medicine, etc.

Dr. Christina

 

[JillR]

They did not record it. He wants me to come back in Wednesday to check it.
OK, there is nothing protruding and her booty looks fine...not inflamed.
My guy feeling was not to fo surgury. I almost didn't bother with the biopsy because I didn't feel like it would come back as cancerous.
It's letting go of fear is what you are saying. It's been a theme with me. Getting better at letting go every day.
Thank you!
Regarding lepto shots, simparico trio...I'm thinking about letting these go as well.
My dog walks in nature every day. There is always standing water and gets up to 115 here with lots of mosquitos and tics.
People drop food, there is dead fish at the beach...and she us a scavenger.
My family dog ...as a child, died of parvo at age 12...and while I take a holistic approach to life..I have had a fear that if I don't protect her and she passes from something preventable, I wouldn't forgive myself.
Just need to get back to faith and trust.
I'll look up your homeopathic remedies for fleas, tics, standing water or please respond here.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

I have had a fear that if I don't protect her and she passes from something preventable, I wouldn't forgive myself.
Just need to get back to faith and trust.

Exactly! The very best way to reduce risk, build resilience and reduce susceptibility is by working with her body, and the flow of life, and no against it.

Listening, accepting/surrendering and trusting help prevent all dis-eases.

 

[Dr. Christina]

To help your fears, you could do a parvo and distemper titer rather than re-vaccinate. rarely do I see older animals develop viral diseases yet seem to see more chronic illnesses with frequent vaccinated animals.
For the concern about lepto - it is a very ineffective vaccine (bacterial) - read more in the vaccine sections and webinars.
Each of us is on a path of life, and sometimes that means getting parvo and dying before our genetic endpoint. Living and loving every moment is what our animals want, not trying to predict or fend off every threat.

Fears are definitely a detriment to your quality of life, so good for you to recognize that is an area in which to challenge yourself.

We do not give homeopathic medicines to prevent fleas or ticks. Read the Fleas Be Gone ebook for much more info. the main key is that health dogs and cats rarely get more than an occasional bug, and if they get infested from a fox den or such, they recover with merely combing and bathing, so the goal is to maximize health.
Dr. Christina