REPORTS OF CASES. 
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REPORTS OF CASES. 
CANINE SURGERY—PROLAPSUS RECTI. 
By W. D. Critoherson, D.V.S., House Surgeon. 
Late in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 4th, there was 
brought to the hospital of the American Veterinary College a 
valuable fox terrier pup, owned by Mr. G-, of this city. On 
examination, the rectum was found everted and protruding about 
one and one-half inches beyond the anus. 
The mucous membrane was very much swollen and highly 
congested. The little animal evinced much pain. He had been 
well, and nothing unusual was noticed about him until that morn¬ 
ing, when he was found in his present condition. 
The opinion was that it was due to constipation. The pro¬ 
truding intestine was washed with cold water, and after several 
moments’ manipulation replaced in its normal position. 
A pessary, made of soap rolled in powdered opium, was then 
introduced into the rectum, and chloral, grs. x., in pill form, was 
given. 
A piece of elastic bandage, two inches wide, was then secured 
lengthwise of his body, with an opening through which his tail 
was allowed to protrude. A sponge was then placed under the 
bandage, over the anus, to assist in retaining the intestine. About 
ten o’clock that evening it was again everted, owing to the ani¬ 
mal’s efforts to defacate. 
It was replaced, and next morning was found protruding; 
replaced again, as it was several times during the day. April 
6 th, replaced several times, and syrup of blackthorn, 3j., given, 
as the animal was straining and trying to pass fecal matter. April 
7th, as all efforts to retain the intestine had failed, it was decided 
to amputate it. 
After the dog had been etherized, Dr. Coates performed the 
operation by the use of the ecraseur. Two inches were ampu¬ 
tated, and the mucous and muscular coats were then secured to 
the anal opening by six stitches. 
An injection was then given, and the animal remained quiet 
