Prolapsed Rectum in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Prolapsed Rectum
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

A condition where the end region of the large intestine (rectum) is displaced through the anus. It can be caused by various digestive, urinary or genital problems. The rectum is displaced while the dog is straining during defecation. The displacement can be incomplete (once displaced rectum comes back) or complete (rectum remains displaced). The vet will determine the severity of the displacement and initiate treatment. It is important to identify primary cause and eliminate it. The displacement can be manually corrected. The vet can suture the rectum to its proper location. Most dogs recover nicely, but relapses are possible.

Breeds exposed to Prolapsed Rectum – Research Reference
Lakeland Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Clumber Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Hungarian Vizsla Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Clumber Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Hungarian Vizsla – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Lakeland Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Prolapsed Rectum or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.