Prolapse in kitten

[MeowMeow]

Hello. My friend’s new kitten is 1.5 lbs / 2 mos old.
It had already been spayed and vaccinated, which I feel is quite early. (Correct?)

Then it was administered pain killer (for the spay). The kitten started having diarrhea everyday (I suggested pumpkin & coconut water but didn’t try it). Then it became lethargic. It was given amoxicillin. And rehydrated with fluids. The vet ran labs but before the results were given they suggested more amoxicillin. A day later they found it has Giardia. At home last night, the kitten’s colon came out a little. Now giving the kitten a new medication to treat the Giardia (begins with an M). And bringing it in again today for the prolapse issue.

This kitten is so tiny. My question is, are all these medications normal and a contributing factor for the prolapse? What can be done for the prolapse? Last reported there was about a fingernail of colon sticking out.

Any information is helpful. Thank you

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Thank you for helping with your friend's kitty.

are all these medications normal and a contributing factor for the prolapse?

Yes, the meds are probably standard vet procedure. Whether they are stressors to the body that can contribute to the prolapse depends on who you ask. Conventionally, the answer is "probably not".

The good news is that resolution of the giardia should also resolve the parasite and any straining to poop that resulted in the prolapse.

Kitty expert @Dr. Jean Hofve may have more info.