Feline Anus Outward Turning

Causes of Anus Outward Turning in Cats

Most cases of feline anus outward turning are caused by prolapse. If discovered in time, the owner can wear gloves to push the prolapsed rectum back into place and observe the cat carefully. If it no longer falls out, you can feed the cat some easily digestible liquid food. If it keeps falling out after being pushed back in, you'll need to take the cat to a pet hospital for rectal fixation to prevent further prolapse.

Self- Treatment of Prolapse

Owners need to understand the cause of feline prolapse and seek timely treatment. If the prolapse is mild, the owner can try to manually restore the prolapsed area. Before restoration, the owner should first wash the prolapsed area with sterile saline, then clean and disinfect their hands, and finally push the prolapsed area back into place. If the cat's prolapse is severe or even shows signs of necrosis, it is recommended to take the cat to the hospital for treatment.

Professional Treatment of Prolapse

Usually, the rectum needs to be cleaned with metronidazole and combined with antibiotic ointment to push it back into the anus. Several stitches are then placed around the anus to prevent the rectum from prolapsing again, leaving a opening for defecation. If this method is not feasible, surgery is required to remove the necrotic and swollen anus. However, the surgical difficulty is high and requires skilled surgeons to perform.