My 14 yr old Jack Russell – American Bulldog mix is having a bit of trouble Just below his anus (it’s NOT his anal glands, I’ve expressed them all of his life and they are easily felt, about the size of a marble today). When I first noticed the swelling I took him to the vet. It was diagnosed as "a little tissue inflammation" and got a prescription of steroids. The swelling never subsided, and has gotten worse. It doesn’t seem to be painful to him, no licking or whining, tail is relaxed and his demeanor and mobility hasn’t changed since the swelling began. normal BM’s but a very weak stream when urinating! Could this be a prostate problem?