Rectal Prolapse in a Roborovski hamster
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 01/08/2014

Rectal prolapse is uncommon in dwarf hamsters. The cause is unknown in most cases. The prognosis is poor if the rectal prolapse is extensive as in this case. The purse string suture closes the anus. 

Generally, with medication, the rectum goes back to normal size inside the rectum in most dogs and cats. For this hamster, she survived the anaesthesia.  .   

Video is produced by an intern and has not been edited by Dr Sing.