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What to do: Chronic [minor] rectal prolapse in my 8 month old kitten. Since the day I got her she’s had a swollen rectum and we have gone through every non-intrusive mitigation. An important note: I found her deep in the backcountry of Idaho as a kitten, likely dumped by her original owner. She has tested negative for all abdominal worm parasites through multiple fecal exams. We despite that did two rounds of de wormer. She is on a specialized sensitive stomach diet, we did topical steroids, probiotics and lactulose which she still takes to help control softer stools. Her prolapse as not gotten any better and in earnest seems to be the most swollen its ever been. Dr suggested Coloplexy surgery but stated the risks as we don’t know what the root cause is. I worry she is dealing with sphincter issues and may come out of the coloplexy with incontinence. + that surgery is no joke and invasive. I wonder if there are any other parasite cleanses that would be suggested that are not worms- or if letting her live with it as she has could also be a choice. She does not struggle to poop and doesn’t show signs of stress of pain. Any advice ( and words of encouragement ) would be so helpful.
Hi!
I have a 9 year old Pitbull mix with history of mast cell. I noticed a lump on his chin in April and brought him to the vet for aspiration. It came back mast cell. The vet put him on a dose of prednisone and I continued giving him his daily Benadryl. His surgery for removal was scheduled for 3/19. We did a mass removal and dental at once. When he was finished the vet called and said the prednisone made the mass disappear completely so she did not operate on the site at all. A month later, now that his pred course is finished, the mass has returned on his chin and is clearly a mast cell. I don’t know what to do next because I spent the money I had on his surgical visit on 3/19 with the expectation that his mass would also be removed. Do you have any recommendations on what I should do? Thank you in advance!!
Hello,
I think the best advice is to go back to your vet and explain your concerns. I don’t know what else to say. Maybe it’s a new one? And perhaps it’s not a mast cell? You really only know by taking a biopsy.
Best of luck. I hope you get some answers.
My dog needs cherry eye surgery and I need to know the price range for that.
12 dogs later, we have never had a case of this.
Jarrettsville Vet office said to mention Dr Magnifico !
The surgery is about $800. But we need an exam, vaccines and blood work prior. The way to get a better idea is to call the clinic and schedule an appointment with dr magnifiico.
Or reach out to Helping Hands or Spay Now veterinary surgery.
Hello,
In these cases I do the following. Very soft waters down food. So that they don’t need to strain a t all and gabapentin. I also do a purse string for about 2 weeks to allow everything to remain un-swollen.