How to heal dog prolapse?

Treatment for a puppy with a rectal prolapse needs to be initiated as soon as possible to prevent serious complications. Attempting to treat a prolapsed rectum at home will only delay treatment in a condition where every second counts. read more

Rectal Prolapse refers to rectal tissue protruding through the anal opening. The dog will strain when going to the bathroom. An incomplete rectal prolapse means that when the dog is passing a stool, some of the rectum's lining is visible, but only for a few minutes. read more

Vets don't really understand what causes rectal prolapse in dogs. They believe that gastrointestinal parasites are usually responsible. Rectal prolapse occurs most often in puppies younger than six months of age, but can also occur in adult animals. Symptoms of Rectal Prolapse in Dogs. If your dog's rectum is prolapsed, you will be able to see it protruding from the anus. It will look like a pink tube of flesh. read more