Fox Prolapse of the Rectum

Prolapse of the rectum (rectal prolapse) is mostly secondary to severe indigestion or gastroenteritis with diarrhea, and young animals are prone to it. Due to tenesmus, abdominal pressure rises, and after the animal defecates, a curved, cylindrical tube protrudes from the anus. Because of the clamping action of the anal sphincter, the intestinal tract becomes edematous and is easily injured and prone to bleeding. If not treated in time, the mucosa gradually turns from red to purple, and in severe cases becomes black and necrotic. When prolapse of the rectum is discovered, it must be reduced promptly. First, wash the dirt adhering to the rectum with a 0.1% potassium permanganate aqueous solution. If edema has already occurred, gently massage it by hand or prick it with a needle. After the edema subsides and it becomes soft, wash the prolapsed rectum with a 0.5%--1% procaine solution to anesthetize it. Using a glass rod together with the hands, gently push the prolapsed part back in.

Finally, perform a tobacco-pouch suture. When suturing, the tightness should be moderate, so as to avoid re-prolapse or causing difficulty in defecation. The stitches can be removed after 5--7 days.