My turtle’s intestine is protruding and there’s a lot of bleeding — what should I do?

Take the turtle to an exotic-pet hospital for a reduction and fixation procedure: clean the intestine with saline or an antiseptic solution and gently return it. For repeated prolapse, purse-string suturing is usually needed; after surgery keep the turtle dry (out of water) to heal.

My cat’s anus is protruding — what should I do?

A protruding anus in a cat means rectal prolapse. Clean the exposed tissue with saline, then gently push it back in by hand (disinfect your hands or wear gloves first). If it cannot be returned or the prolapse is severe, take the cat to a vet for surgical treatment.