PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. German shepherd. Male, castrated. 5 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: Rescued as a stray ~1 month ago. Has experienced tenesmus (difficulty defecating) with pain and vocalization since the time of rescue. Fecal matter is moderately soft and large in diameter. Reportedly happy and acting normally, otherwise. Recently dewormed, up-to-date on vaccines, … Continue reading Clinical Case: adult dog with painful defecation