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My young kitten has rectal prolapse and diarrhea. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 3 lbs

My 3 months old female kitten is suffering from rectal prolapse she is suffering from dirreah from past few day what is the first aid and treatment

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 17th, 2017

I would have Hurera seen by a vet immediately. I'm not sure how long she has had a rectal prolapse, but the tissue can become damaged from the prolapse and those parts may need to be removed surgically by a vet. In addition, in some cases of rectal prolapse, sutures are needed to keep the tissue in its correct anatomical position to keep it from prolapsing again. While most cases can be replaced manually, the vet is the best person to determine the correct treatment. Finally, the cause of the prolapse needs to be treated as well. In this case it may be due to the diarrhea, which can be caused by intestinal worms, a change in diet, eating something rotten, a foreign body, or a GI illness. The vet can treat the cause as well. I would take Hurera into a vet today. I hope this helps!

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