Cloacal Prolaspe/Pain Control

[Jaylyn]

Saturday evening we noticed one of our 7 month old dragons had a HUGE cloacal prolapse (about the size of a golf ball). We live 3 hours from a herp vet - but have an excellent cattle and small animal vet that has gone the extra mile researching and consulting for our herps. Luckily she was on call.

She tried to push in back in (was an intestinal prolapse), but it was too swollen - by that time "Filch" had been under for almost an hour. She thought it might be less risky to amputate rather than cut an incision in her abdomen. It was a good thing - because clots had already started to form in the prolapsed tissue. She did a beautiful job - and I am blessed to have such a good "cattle" vet (and it means that I get to assist with all the procedures - I have learned alot that way).

She is doing pretty good - considering. Initially, I really doubted if she would live (cattle rarely survive this procedure) - but I am somewhat optimistic now. She is sitting up, but is in alot of pain when she tries to move. Which bring me to my question: has anyone used any form of pain control on their herps?

Thanks,
Jaylyn