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==Description==

==Description==

Rectal prolapse is defined as the protrusion of the rectal mucosa from the anus.  Any conditions which cause tenesmus will cause rectal prolapse.  This includes endoparasite, enteritis, foreign bodies, dystocia, urolithiasis, constipation, congenital defects, sphincter laxity, prostatic disease and perineal surgery.  Endoparasite and enteritis are more common in young animals whereas tumours or perineal hernias are more common in milddle-aged to older animals.

Rectal prolapse is defined as the protrusion of the rectal mucosa from the anus.  The underlying cause of rectal prolapse can be include:

 

Any conditions which cause tenesmus will cause rectal prolapse.  This includes endoparasite, enteritis, foreign bodies, dystocia, urolithiasis, constipation, congenital defects, sphincter laxity, prostatic disease and perineal surgery.  Endoparasite and enteritis are more common in young animals whereas tumours or perineal hernias are more common in milddle-aged to older animals.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==