In the view of many pet dog parents, dog rectal prolapse is a very scary thing. shape is characteristic. So what is the cause of rectal prolapse in dogs? What is the best treatment method?

 

Causes of Rectal Prolapse in Dogs

Rectal Prolapse in Dogs is a very dangerous And the pain it brings to the dog is also great. Once you find that your dog has rectal prolapse, you must seek medical attention in time, and don't delay to avoid delaying the disease. So what causes rectal prolapse in dogs?

The causes of rectal prolapse in dogs are a large number of intestinal parasites, lack of protein, vitamins, drinking water, such as enteritis, diarrhea, constipation, and rectal tumors , foreign body, dystocia and other diseases can also lead to rectal prolapse in dogs. In addition, malnourished and weak puppies can also develop rectal prolapse.

Symptoms of rectal prolapse in dogs

The symptoms of rectal prolapse in dogs are also divided into two types, mild and severe rectal prolapse, which are mainly caused by dogs. The causes of rectal prolapse in dogs include parasites in the intestines, dogs suffering from enteritis, diarrhea, constipation, and dystocia. A dog's rectal prolapse is very painful, so prompt medical attention is the best way to deal with it.

Mild rectal prolapse is only seen in dogs when the rectal mucosa is prolapsed from the anus during defecation, and sometimes retracts automatically.

Severe rectal prolapse. The rectum and mucous membranes are completely everted, protruding from the anus in a columnar shape. Just after prolapse, the rectal mucosa is red and shiny. With the prolonged prolapse, it can become dark red or black, and severe ulcers and rectal necrosis can be caused.

Treatment principles of dog rectal prolapse

Dog rectal prolapse looks very scary to our owners. For dogs, It is also very painful. The dog's rectal prolapse can be divided into mild rectal prolapse and severe rectal prolapse. If it retracts automatically, the owner will not panic. If it is severe rectal prolapse, please seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying the disease.

The animals are restrained by backwards. For sensitive animals, a little restraining drug can be applied, and the prolapsed rectum can be washed with 5% alum water. Then the prolapsed rectum is sent into the anus by hand or with the help of a cone-shaped probe. In cases with severe ulcers and inflammation, a small amount of broad-spectrum antibiotics can be injected into the rectum, and finally a cigarette pack is sutured to prevent re-prolapse of the rectum. . In the case of significant necrosis of the prolapsed bowel, submucosal resection or total rectal resection should be performed.