Prolapsed Rectum.

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The past few days, I am thinking that Pippa has a prolapsed rectum. It only started a few days ago since I noticed asap from smothering them so much!

Its not terrible at this point, I thought that giving them bone would help it but it didn't so now I am adding pumpkin into their food. Her behavior is still good, nothing out of the ordinary it just looks like her but is sore since it is discolored. I will post a pic when it uploads. I also got Lanacane which I heard is comparable to Prep H and Hydro Cortisone and put it on both of their behinds. I know Pandora does not have a prolapsed rectum since hers looks okay but I think she is also irritated.

This is a bad week to take them to the vet since I'm not at home, it's been quite a bad week as well. Of course if it gets worse, I will take them both into the vet, but I am trying to avoid that if I can at this point. Does anyone else have any advice for me in this situation? Anything else I can do for them?

Again they are both eating normally and are very very active. I don't think this is bacterial since Pippa's diarrhea started a few days ago (I assumed this was just from the heart/organs ) I will give them both creams on their behinds 3 times a day which is what I have read on other threads regarding this unless someone tells me otherwise. Also how much pumpkin should I be giving them with their meals. Pandora's poop is more solid than Pippa's so I would say I may perhaps just give the pumpkin to her separately.

Thank you so much, I am once again completely panicked... my poor little angels!

Here are pictures, It was hard to get since I had no one to help me hold her still but it's also not as bright as it looks on the picture. The flash was on, so yeah...

[Sherry]

That is certainly a small prolapse. Try putting sugar on it. It will help to shrink it.
For the pumpkin, give 1/2 tap twice a day until her stools form up. Also- it could still be bacterial/viral in spite of being present for several days. If the pumpkin doesn't work in a day or two, get her to the vet along with a stool spec.

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Sounds good. I truly believe that it is not viral since I haven't been giving them pumpkin since they started raw, I didn't know they could get a prolapse from lack of fiber as well :/ .... She seemed ecstatic after I put the cream on so I am hoping it helped. Also since Pandora has a slight irritation, only when she poops slightly then goes back to normal, I'm thinking it is lack of fiber in their diet.

God I hope I don't have to take them to the vet for this, thats going to cost me around $400 for both of them. Bleh. Silly me for not thinking of this a head of time. I didn't realize how easy it was for them to get!

Thanks for the advice Sherry, going to feed them right now, ALONG WITH THEIR PUMPKIN! lol.

[Sherry]

The problem with diarrhea is when they pass stool there is nothing for the bowel muscles to work against, so they push and strain and the rectum pops out from the anus. Adding fiber and/or calcium helps to prevent this.
I've got one girl who needs bone on a daily basis or she will develop a similar type prolapse. When it's protruding, apply a bit of Vaseline to keep it moist.

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They can have stress poops from any slight change in routine or environment to. I.E going to your moms.

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Hmm.. that's quite true although IMO the poops looked too bad to be stress poops, then again I won't know. Their routines are better at my mothers since I don't keep them caged here they roam in a large room all day with all their toys and blankets!

Since last night I have applied cream to the both of them and Vaseline after their poops as well as 1/2 tsp of pumpkin into each bowl. Call me crazy but Pandora is good she was just slightly irritated and Pippa is well on her way to healing. They're both even chowing down more and 100% in the litter boxes! I think I found my solution.

Thank you both for your answers! I was completely prepared for an emergency vet visit although will still keep a close eye!

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Update.

Pandora is 100% fine. Their poop is solid and looking much better. Pippa's rectum is only poking out a bit right after or before she goes to the bathroom. As soon as I put cream on her and hold her for 10 min, the swelling goes right down and it looks normal. I'm hoping it will improve more over tomorrow and after tomorrow as well. My poor girl is so patient.

I tried poking it back in a bit but that seemed to hurt her since she squirmed when I did it.

[Sherry]

It's quite normal for it to protrude just before or after a bowel movement. As long as it goes back in, all is good

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Thanks Sherry... Your advice coupled with Jackie's helped me a lot with this issue! She is now 90% better and I would say not irritated! All I did was put a sugar paste on it and it helped tremendously.... well... that and the pumpkin.