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Max, a 10-year-old intact Boston Terrier, came to our clinic after his owner noticed he had been straining to defecate and showing discomfort for several weeks. The owner also mentioned a swelling that seemed to be growing around Max’s right hind end. Despite his cheerful personality, Max was clearly uncomfortable every time he tried to pass stool. During the physical exam, a soft, reducible bulge was felt just beside his anus. On digital rectal examination, it became clear t