A prolapse, no matter how small, should be seen by a Veterinarian who may chose to place it back, pop in a stitch or two and may offer something to loosen the stool to make
defecation easier.
Basically, you need to re-create the angle (squatting) that makes
defecation easier on your body.
Not exact matches
As stated in Squatty Potty literature, «in the squatting posture, the bend [the anorectal angle] straightens out and
defecation becomes
easier.
With a bulkier stool, your pooch will have an
easier time emptying the anal glands during
defecation.
Until you visit your Veterinarian, keep the area clean after
defecation and add more fibre to Leeko's diet to help prevent straining; also clipping the area around the anus will allow the area to be cleaned
easier and may reduce inflammation of the surrounding skin.
The best course of action would be to reduce the amount of straining during
defecation by giving some stool softeners and feeding a diet of wet food to keep the stool soft and
easy to pass.
Sometimes dogs may have a little eversion during
defecation, it would be best to give Goshi some plain canned pumpkin to loosen his stool so he may defecate
easier, reducing the risk of prolapse.
In a squatting posture, the bend straightens out, like a kink ringed out of a garden hose, and
defecation becomes
easier.