RECTAL PROLAPSE IN LOCAL CATS

Abstract

Rectal prolapse is a condition when one or more layers of the rectum pass through the anal orifice. Prolapse commonly occurs in young and old animals due to constipation, endoparasites, diarrhea, hereditary factors, loss of anal sphincter power and loosening of the rectal mucous membranes. A black cat with complaints of prolapse, good appetite and active cat. The purpose of the rectal prolapse surgery technique in cats is to improve the patient's condition and provide information about handling cases of rectal prolapse. Physical examination shows that the prolapsed rectum has a bright red color, the proximal part is pink while the distal part is red and shrinks. The blood test results show that the cat is fit for surgery. Pre-surgery, the bleki cat was first fasted to eat for 12 hours and drink for 6 hours. Administration of atropine sulfate premedication at a dose of 0.02 mg/kg BW (SC), sedation using xylazine at a dose of 2 mg/kg BW (IV), and anesthesia using ketamine at a dose of 15 mg/kg BW (IV). Cats were operated on using rectal repositioning technique. The rectum is inserted slowly manually, then suturing is done around the anus with a purse string pattern. Postoperative care was carried out by giving the analgesic tolfedine (4mg/kg BW, SC, q24h), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers and the antibiotic cefotaxime (20 mg/kg BW, IV, q12h) to treat bacterial infections and giving betadine after the rectum was repositioned. The cat has rectal prolapse which is thought to be caused by eating dry food or giving hard food which causes the cat to experience tenesmus and often strains when making feces. To avoid recurrent prolapse, cats should be advised not to exercise excessively, cage cats, keep cages and cats clean and moist and replace dry food with soft and watery feed rich in protein.