How to treat rectal prolapse in cats?

Apr 08,2024
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Treatment methods for cat rectal prolapse:

1. Under anesthesia, send the prolapsed rectum into the anus for repair. Rinse the newly prolapsed rectal mucosa with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution or 0.1% Xinjierzap solution before sending it back.

2. If the prolapse has occurred for a long time and the mucosa is edematous and necrotic, the edema and necrotic mucosa should be removed before the patient is sent back. Cigarette sutures can be made around the anus, and the stitches can be removed after recovery.

3. For refractory rectal prolapse, after surgical incision of the abdominal wall, intraperitoneal fixation of the rectum or rectal resection is performed. After the prolapsed part is removed, the inner and outer intestinal walls are sutured with nodules.

Causes of rectal prolapse in cats:

1. Young animals with congenital anal sphincter laxity or weakness will suffer from rectal prolapse.

2. Due to a large number of parasites in the intestines, excessive fiber content in the feed, malnutrition, lack of vitamins, protein, etc., leading to rectal prolapse.

3. Rectal prolapse secondary to enteritis, constipation, rectal vegetations and foreign bodies, rectal injury, etc.

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