My cat's rectum is protruding. What can I do if I can't afford a vet?

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.

I'm so sorry to hear that Oliver is having this problem. A prolapsed rectum is very painful and the longer that tissue stays out the higher the chance that it will lose blood supply and need surgery. Prolapsed rectums in kittens are usually caused by excessive straining from diarrhea, constipation, or GI parasites. Unfortunately, there is no home remedy and I can only recommend that you have Oliver seen right away to correct this problem and find the underlying cause.

Rectal prolapse cannot usually be treated successfully at home. This is often always a surgical problem. The underlying cause of the prolapse has to be addressed. Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.co/cat/condition/rectal-prolapse-1/ Until you can get Princess to the vet you can try using a sugar water paste. Mix regular table sugar with water until it is the consistency of a paste. Apply a small amount to the prolapsed tissue 3 or 4 times per day. She will need to wear a cone collar to prevent her from licking the tissue and the paste.

I can't tell exactly what is goin on from the picture. If the rectum is actually prolapsed (like a little tube sticking out) then Blaze really needs medical attention. If it is just swollen and irritated, then the best you can do is to keep it clean with a wet wash cloth. This problem is often associated with diarrhea. The straining during diarrhea can push the colon out, and it will not heal normally without curing the diarrhea. If the prolapse does not resolve on its own, the pet may need surgery. Common causes for diarrhea in a kitten include food intolerance or allergies, intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral gastroenteritis, among a few others. Here is an article you may find helpful: https://www.petcoach.co/article/rectal-prolapse-protruding-rectum-in-the-cat/

Poor Roe! I agree, the pictures do look consistent with a rectal prolapse. If at all possible, try to find an emergency vet or a vet on call for after hours emergencies in your area for more urgent care, as it sounds as though Roe is uncomfortable based on his behavior. If there are vets available in your area, you can try to put an e-collar (cone) on Roe until you can get to the vet in the morning. This will prevent him from licking or chewing any prolapsed tissue, as this would make matters worse. You can also apply some water based lubricants (such as KY jelly) to the prolapsed tissue to prevent it from drying out. I hope that all goes well.

I would recommend that you have Sweetums examined by the vet. You have described a rectal prolapse, which can be caused by intestinal parasites, irritable bowel disease, diarrhea or constipation, etc. Some pets with chronic rectal prolapse require a surgery to tack the colon to the body wall to keep it in place. If it prolapses too long, it can become ulcerated or infected, which would require surgery to remove the affected portion.

Poor kitty. It looks like his rectum is trying to prolapse. I would definitely recommend putting some Vaseline on it for tonight and then if it is still protruding by tomorrow, get Smokey seen by your vet for further care. Best of luck with Smokey moving forward. Take care.