Dogs / cats and anal problems – feces, a danger
Fecal waste can be dangerous for dogs and cats, as it can irritate the skin around the animal’s anus and cause problems that can spread to the intestinal tract.
You should therefore always make sure that the animal’s bottom is clean. Sometimes incrustations form that are difficult to clean. Here I like to use potassium soap with borax, which improves the solution and immediately infects the area.
I am writing here about the treatment of a dog. For cats, it must be broken down to size accordingly.
Cleaning of incrustations or heavy deposits
I fill a container with 1 liter of warm water to effectively remove the incrustations or deposits and disinfect them. Then I add about 30 ml of the potassium soap with borax to the water. Finally, I add 30 ml of the CDH3000 for disinfection. Then I use a cloth that absorbs the water well and has a somewhat coarser texture. I do this so that the buildup can be easily removed with the potassium soap after it has dissolved (soaked). If the crust is very sticky, I take the warm cloth soaked in water and hold it against the area to be cleaned for 1-2 minutes. This allows the liquid to soak in well at first. Finally, I try to carefully remove the crust with the cloth. If the crust has been on for some time, the area may bleed a little when you clean the anal area. That is the reason why I added the CDH to the water. This disinfects the bleeding area immediately so that there are no problems.
After cleaning, it is often possible to observe an attack of the skin underneath. An inflammation may be present here. I treat these with a CDH (CDL) spray. I mix the CDH3000 with 50% water, i.e. in a ratio of 1:1, and spray the area over a large area. To help the area heal faster in the event of an injury, I apply a little DMSO70 to this area immediately afterwards.
Such a spray can also be used to disinfect the anal area of the animal if feces remain on it. This usually happens when the feces are thin. And these excretions are often irritating and should therefore be disinfected.
To do this, I spray on the area until everything has completely dissolved. It then simply drips onto the floor. It is therefore advisable to carry out this application outdoors. This ensures that the soil is not contaminated. Although you can of course simply clean the area with the spray using a kitchen towel. The bottom is then disinfected and remains free of inflammation.
Treatment for inflammation of the anus and anal area:
If an inflammation has formed which has already migrated inwards, I use small enemas. These also make sense for colorectal cancer. I use a special syringe here and not an enema. This could of course also be used.
I take a container and fill it with warm water. Such a 1000 ml measuring jug is very suitable here. Then animals also find it more pleasant than with cool ones. I add a quantity of CDH3000 to the water so that it turns slightly yellowish. Then I add 5-10 drops of DMSO100 to the solution.
Before I do the small enema I prepare the area I am working on. First I place a towel on the spot where the dog will lie with its rump. Because something is bound to go wrong…
Then I lay out all the utensils. Finally, the dog is lured to the spot. Treats can already help here. The dog should have a positive memory in case you have to repeat the action.
Now I use a 10 ml Doser syringe from the Doser system with the flat tip to draw up the liquid and then slowly inject it into the anus with the Doser. I found out that the Doser syringe has a soft, wide and flat mouth, which can even be inserted into the anus. If I also want to insert them gradually to get the fluid in deeper, I first apply some lubricating ointment or oil to the anus after I have disinfected it. This allows the Doser to penetrate better.
How much quantity for the enema?
I have built myself a mnemonic for the amount of enema fluid. I take the weight of the dog and multiply it by 5, so for a dog weighing approx. 30 kg I get 150 ml /30 kg x 5 = 150 ml) of enema liquid. That’s 15 fillings for the 10 ml cans. I always prepare more liquid, as things can go wrong.
It is important that the dog lies relaxed on its side before the enema and is stroked so that it is relaxed and does not notice the enema. This is where the empathy of the owner is required. If there are two of you, it’s certainly even easier.
For smaller dogs or cats, I use the 5 ml dispenser. You can select the quantity when purchasing. By purchasing via links you support our work. Good luck!
All love
Sebastian
