How long does cat rectal prolapse surgery recovery take & sutures?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Tink has anal or rectal prolapse. This is often caused by the cat straining to defecate, so it is important to determine why he is doing that. Oftentimes this is due to either diarrhea or constipation, so looking for an underlying reason for either of these is critical, before considering surgery. Constipation can be diagnosed with abdominal x-rays. If Tink is straining due to diarrhea, many tests can be done to determine the underlying cause. Surgically repairing a rectal prolapse is not a straightforward surgery, and can leave pets fecally incontinent, meaning they are unable to control their bowel movements. I recommend consulting with a veterinary surgeon to determine if surgery is the best option for Tink, or if there are other medical management options for him. I hope this is helpful!

If she keeps having rectal prolapse I am afraid surgery will be the only option Billie is going to have. Pre-anesthetic blood test could be performed before surgery to assess level of anesthetic risk. The surgery is not extremely invasive and quite short in terms of surgical time. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

He should start having an easier time pooping but could be difficult at first due to the pain and/or swelling. If you aren’t giving any stool softeners right now, I would contact your vet and ask for some to help with recovery. They may also want to recheck his incision. You can also add some canned pumpkin (~1 teaspoon) to his diet twice a day to help make the stool pass more easily. I hope this helps.

A rectal prolapse can be cause by intestinal parasites, diet or straining to defecate in puppies. If it is a small prolapse, they can do a purse string procedure to hold things in place temporally until the underlying condition is fixed. If this fails or the prolapse is too large, then a major surgery through the abdomen will be needed to permanently tact down the colon to the abdominal wall so it cannot be pushed outward. Once this procedure is done, there is usually no lasting problems or evidence.

No, usually these need to be replaced surgically and sutured back into place. I'm sorry but some things you cannot correct from home. I suggest you get him to a vet. Also, usually there is some underlying condition that has caused the prolapse that also needs to be addressed.

This depends very much on the extent of the condition, any accompanying medical conditions/dehydration and the area in which you live. You would need to contact your local clinics for quotes and appointments. We are a worldwide network of experts and would not have any access to local fee structures in your area

I'm sorry to hear of Hazel's injury. Most animals will recover from a surgery such as this within two weeks provided there are no other major injuries such as a fracture. As long as there are no complications with surgery Hazel could be expected to live a normal healthy life. Your veterinarian will likely prescribe pain medications after surgery to minimize the pain she is in. I would expect her to be pain-free within two weeks. I would discuss your travel plans with your veterinarian but Hazel should be able to travel after the recovery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!