Incomplete Rectal Prolapse Remedies
Hello. I rescued a Pekingese 16 years ago. We have been blessed to have her this long. She has always had UTI, and bladder stones, as a young dog. I make homemade food for her, as 16 years ago, there was nothing available to feed her with out costing an arm and a leg, besides I give her the best food for her condition. Recently, she has come up with a condition called incomplete rectal prolapse. I'm not sure what to do? I cannot have surgery, as I feel she would not survive it. Her age and her short nose are tworeasons. Just wondering what I can do to make her comfortable? She gets apple cider in her food daily, that has helped her all these years control her UTIs. She eats and does her business daily, but the one inch protrusion must bother her. It does go back in after about 10 minutes. Anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to help her? Thanks
(Mpls., Mn)
09/23/2014
Hey Pauline!
I agree re: not wanting to put your senior through corrective surgery.
If the prolapse evenutally resolves after 10 minutes or so, tI see the main concern with keeping the tissue lubricated so it doesn't dry out; if it dries out then you open the tissue up for infection. You might consider applying a lubricant to the prolapsed tissue so that it doesn't dry out while it slowly returns to the correct position. It might mean your girl will need a wipe to dry off any extra lubricant when done, but I am sure having the tissue protected will kept keep the tissue healthy.
(Toledo, Oh)
10/30/2014
I have a dog who had the prolapse and didn't go back and had to go in and have a "drawstring" around his anus for 5 days to allow the tissues to become un-inflamed and relax. Then have the stitch removed. I have switched to Hill's Ideal Balance Grain Free Salmon. No irritation and no more occurrences and now he has a very silky coat. Good luck to you with yours.
I would try 150mg of slippery elm bark 2-3x's day & probiotics 1x day/ every other day. I recommend Bene-Bac powder form. It has worked for my dog With his rectum anal problem, his was seriously sticking out after healing his intestinal problems the amount sticking out has reduced dramatically. I would recommend that you double check the appropriate dosage for your dog.